Trump v. Biden Debate

     The Mayor is generally above national politics. Often, state politics warrant a few comments. Lake Tahoe politics which borders the national realm, often requires study and comment due to the local affects of policies and policy changes.  Now, the possibility of double exposure will happen in one week; a televised debate between the Democratic Party's sitting president and the challenging Republican Party's former president, DJT(Donald "The Felon" Trump). 

     Here we have two elderly gentlemen and I use the term loosely, who want to defy time and place and win an election to the highest office of the United States. This comes at a time of increased international tensions with wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Israel, Sudan, and tensions in South Africa, Ecuador, Mexico, and India. The European Union has its issues with memberships, and France and England are facing elections that could up end existing coalitions.

    So, there are ample topics that will challenge the two candidates, each ready to put the spin on each and every item raised by the hosts. This debate could be vastly different from prior events: interruptions will not be allowed, thus cutting off a favored Trump strategy to undercut opponents on the stage. Also, Mr. Trump will have a very large target on his back that reads: "FELON". Yes, Old Orange Head is a convicted  felon after the New York jury convicted him on 34 counts of altering records of his businesses in NYC.

      His favorite moniker for Pres. Biden: "Sleepy Joe" may get a little play, but his advisors may want him to forget it as it may tend to alienate uncommitted voters. Immigration and all its ramifications will hold the candidates attention from the beginning. Pres. Biden most recently used executive power to give illegal residents who have married American citizens and have been here in USA for 10 years, an opportunity to apply for Green Cards as a path to citizenship. There are restrictions, and not all illegals will qualify. Candidate Trump will no doubt work with his own immigration Czar, Stephen Miller, to put forth a 'new' plan that will placate his base by halting most immigration at least on the southern border with Mexico where most illegals gain entry to the USA.

        Generally, the voting public wants to see unfiltered coverage of the two men: who is most competent under the lights. Will they wilt with the heat, or will they demonstrate strength and confidence? Time will tell. Pres. Biden has retreated to Camp David to prepare for the event. DJT is probably on the golf course at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. despite a heat index warning. Maybe his brain will fry and we won't be subjected to his buffoonery anymore.