Senate Republicans are expressing concern over former President Trump’s strategy of setting low expectations for President Biden ahead of their scheduled debates. They recall the 2020 debates where a similar approach by Trump did not yield favorable results. Trump has accepted Biden’s challenge for two debates, independent of the Commission on Presidential Debates, to be held in June and September.
Trump’s disparaging remarks about Biden’s debating skills echo his 2020 campaign tactics, which some Republicans fear could inadvertently aid Biden, who is currently lagging in swing state polls. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) advocates for a strategy of underpromising and overdelivering, while Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) views Trump as a skilled marketer, stirring excitement for the debates.
The debates, set for Atlanta and New York City, represent significant moments in the campaign, with potential risks for both candidates. Biden’s performance could reinforce concerns about his age, while Trump risks repeating his aggressive 2020 debate demeanor. Democrats, however, welcome Trump’s rhetoric, with Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) encouraging him to continue setting low expectations for Biden. The early debates aim to frame the election as a choice between candidates, rather than a referendum on the incumbent.
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