Trump Won't Take Part in Virtual Debate With Biden

The transcript discusses the role of the Debate Commission in setting rules and logistics for debates, highlighting the negotiation process with candidates. It explores the dynamics of virtual debates and campaign strategies, particularly focusing on the Trump and Biden campaigns. The analysis of polls reveals Biden's momentum and shifts in voter groups. Mike Pence's role in stabilizing the Trump campaign is examined, along with the challenges and strategic responses faced by the campaign, including issues with leadership and stimulus negotiations.

What is the primary role of the debate commission in the context of political debates?

• To decide the debate winners

• To organize and standardize debate rules and schedules

• To select the debate moderators

• To fund the political campaigns

How can a president influence the debate commission's decisions?

• By selecting the debate location

• By appointing new commission members

• By refusing to participate in the proposed format

• By changing the debate topics

What was the Trump campaign's response to the virtual debate proposal?

• They proposed a new debate format

• They agreed to participate

• They requested a change in moderators

• They decided to hold a rally instead

What is a key characteristic of polls during election campaigns?

• They predict future election outcomes

• They provide a dynamic view of voter opinions

• They are always accurate

• They offer a static snapshot of opinions at a given time

What does the transcript suggest about the impact of unexpected events on polls?

• They are always accounted for in polls

• They make polls more accurate

• They can significantly alter polling data

• They have no impact on polls

What recent event helped stabilize the Trump campaign according to the transcript?

• An endorsement from a major newspaper

• A new campaign strategy

• Mike Pence's debate performance

• A successful rally

What challenge did the Trump campaign face due to COVID-19?

• Inability to hold any debates

• Loss of campaign funding

• Top leadership being affected

• Decrease in voter registration