# \*\* SDMB live coverage thread, 2nd POTUS debate, 10/09/2016 \*\* **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [October 5, 2016, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737 "2016-10-05T22:55:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/121 "2016-10-09T23:47:51Z")
Trump is trying to get into Hillary’s head. It will fail, and only telegraphs what he’s going to talk about (as if she didn’t already know). I don’t know exactly what will happen tonight, but it will go extremely badly for Trump, I predict. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2016, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/122 "2016-10-09T23:50:34Z")
Well, I’d say The Donald has decided to go out with a bang. He pretty much knows it’s over, so he’s going to pull one last very public “fuck you!” to the Clintons and the establishment Republicans. By inviting the Bill Clinton accusers to sit in the debate hall, he intends to have one last reality show moment as he self-destructs in spectacular fashion. This is what politics in America has become. I’m nauseated. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2016, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/123 "2016-10-09T23:53:24Z")
Yes, Donald turned a “debate prep” press appointment to a testimonial of a few women. Hillary must reference Donald’s reaching out to women - then grabbing them. ---
**Author:** ![MacCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maccat/32/216_2.png) [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/124 "2016-10-10T00:11:19Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > By inviting the Bill Clinton accusers to sit in the debate hall, he intends to have one last reality show moment as he self-destructs in spectacular fashion. This could be the end for his campaign. > [@Aspenglow](#): > > This is what politics in America has become. I’m nauseated. Due to the electorate, it’s been nauseating for a long while, but this is the nadir. So far… ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/125 "2016-10-10T00:21:39Z")
As I suggested before, I’d love to have a thread specifically for talking about the debate as it happens, instead of one started several days in advance and with pages of speculation prefacing the debate. [So I started the new thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=19688124#post19688124). Use it or not as you see fit :). ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/126 "2016-10-10T00:25:43Z")
How much mileage does Trump think he’ll get out of sitting the lady who’s rapist Clinton got off when Hillary was ethically bound to do so? Dumb. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/127 "2016-10-10T00:27:38Z")
> [@Morgenstern](#): > > How much mileage does Trump think he’ll get out of sitting the lady who’s rapist Clinton got off when Hillary was ethically bound to do so? Dumb. Because there are a hell of a lot of people who want the court system/right to a defense eliminated for certain crimes. ---
**Author:** ![AnalogSignal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/analogsignal/32/1085_2.png) [@AnalogSignal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnalogSignal)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/128 "2016-10-10T00:33:58Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > By inviting the Bill Clinton accusers to sit in the debate hall, he intends to have one last reality show moment as he self-destructs in spectacular fashion. > > This is what politics in America has become. I’m nauseated. Yes, I am also getting the impression of a failing reality TV show in once last desperate attempt to get ratings to avoid cancellation. I was watching today’s Juanita Broaddrick interview about her rape accusation and my wife walked in and asked, “Why are you watching this? This is disgusting.” #MakingAmericaNauseousAgain ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/129 "2016-10-10T00:34:57Z")
The Republicans are questioning Trump’s decision to bring a panel of women. Former General Counsel to the GNC, they can name nominee if the candidate drops out. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/130 "2016-10-10T00:37:19Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > As I suggested before, I’d love to have a thread specifically for talking about the debate as it happens, instead of one started several days in advance and with pages of speculation prefacing the debate. [So I started the new thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=19688124#post19688124). Use it or not as you see fit :). Everyone needs to be on the same thread. It’s hard enough to keep up without switching back and forth between two threads. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/131 "2016-10-10T00:37:51Z")
I’ve reported the duplicate thread. Give them time. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/132 "2016-10-10T00:38:58Z")
And asked the mods to lock yours or what? ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/133 "2016-10-10T00:39:55Z")
They usually lock the latecomer, or merge them. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/134 "2016-10-10T00:45:20Z")
Merging would be a good idea, but defeat Left’s purpose of eliminating the need to scroll through page after page to get to now. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/135 "2016-10-10T00:45:38Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Everyone needs to be on the same thread. It’s hard enough to keep up without switching back and forth between two threads. :mad: I agree–and as I say there, I don’t mind if the mods decide to close it. But I and many others would prefer a debate thread that doesn’t start the debate until the third page. I’d prefer this thread stay as its original purpose, viz., a thread to speculate about what will happen during the debate in the days leading up to it, and have a new thread (the one I started or another, I have no ownership) for the debate itself. If it works, great, and if not, that’s fine too. ---
**Author:** ![oft\_wears\_hats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7993a0/32.png) [@oft\_wears\_hats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oft_wears_hats)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/136 "2016-10-10T00:46:02Z")
Just started the livestream. I’m honestly surprised they didn’t have to cancel the debate because they ran out of undecided voters. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/137 "2016-10-10T00:47:33Z")
So, looks like Trump has decided on the ‘set his hair on fire and dive into a pool of gasoline’ strategy. Good luck with that, Donald. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/138 "2016-10-10T00:47:38Z")
50 prominent Republicans have so far pulled the plug on Trump support. How many by tomorrow? ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/139 "2016-10-10T00:50:47Z")
Pretty much the rest of them, I’d wager. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2016, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737/140 "2016-10-10T00:52:23Z")
They sat the 4 women in the front row. I thought the Commission on Presidential Debate sand they would not allow moves such as that? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-live-coverage-thread-2nd-potus-debate-10-09-2016/767737.md?page=8)