Debate Preparation and Fundraising Strategies

The Washington Week Webcast Extra, hosted by Susan Davis, discusses the upcoming presidential debates. The panel, including Jeff Zeleny, Gene Cummings, and Robert Costa, explores the contrasting debate preparations of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Trump's unconventional approach contrasts with Clinton's traditional strategy. The discussion also covers the financial aspects of the campaigns, highlighting the differences in fundraising and spending between the two candidates. The webcast concludes with a reminder to stay updated on the Washington Week website.

What is the main difference in debate preparation between Donald Trump and Mitt Romney?

• Trump uses a traditional approach with consultants.

• Trump prepares at a golf course with friends and family.

• Romney prepared with friends and family.

• Romney used a golf course for preparation.

Why has the announcement of debate moderators been delayed?

• The campaigns have already selected moderators.

• The commission wants to announce after the summer.

• The commission is waiting for campaign approval.

• The moderators are not yet available.

How is the Clinton campaign preparing for the debates?

• By watching Trump's past debate performances.

• By avoiding any traditional preparation methods.

• By organizing strategy sessions at a golf course.

• By focusing solely on policy discussions.

What role does Bill Clinton play in Hillary Clinton's debate preparation?

• He plays a behind-the-scenes role.

• He is the main debate coach.

• He has no involvement in the campaign.

• He is the public spokesperson for the campaign.

What is the financial gap between the Trump and Clinton campaigns?

• Both have raised the same amount.

• Clinton has raised significantly more than Trump.

• Trump has spent more than Clinton.

• Trump has raised more than Clinton.

What is a significant source of Trump's campaign funds?

• Government funding.

• Small donations under $200.

• Direct mail campaigns.

• Large corporate donations.

How does Trump's fundraising strategy differ from Clinton's?

• Clinton avoids public events during fundraising.

• Trump relies heavily on direct mail.

• Clinton relies on small donations.

• Trump prefers public events over private fundraisers.

What is Trump's approach to the ground game in his campaign?

• He is using a traditional approach like Clinton.

• He is not focusing on the ground game at all.

• He has outsourced it to the Republican National Committee.

• He is building a strong ground game himself.

What is one reason Trump dislikes fundraising events?

• He finds them too time-consuming.

• He prefers to focus on policy discussions.

• He believes they are unnecessary.

• He dislikes the locations they are held in.

What does the conclusion of the webcast encourage viewers to do?

• Disregard the financial aspects of the campaigns.

• Ignore the debates.

• Stay updated with the Washington Week website.

• Focus only on the Clinton campaign.