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Nashville, USA: In front of Belmont University, numerous supporters from both political camps showed up Thursday afternoon, waving flags and singing chants. “Trump is a racist, he has to go now!” Screams Madeline Lederman into the BLICK microphone. Right next to him is Bryce Kirk, proudly wearing a Trump hat: “My life has improved under the president of the United States,” he says seriously. They all have one thing in common: the hope of a less chaotic debate than three weeks ago.
A few hours later, 8 pm local time: Showdown! The president of the United States, Donald Trump (74) and his challenger Joe Biden (77) take the stage. In the second and final television debate before the presidential elections on November 3, they are fighting a heated duel. VIEW shows the 5 most important points of the political show:
1. He replaced Trump: calm, calm, mostly practical
The President of the United States shows a completely different image of himself and carries out his sober strategy for 90 minutes! Trump never insults his opponent Joe Biden. The Democrat is also holding back with nicknames like “Clown” this time. But it’s Biden who starts aggressively and plays with the man. Trump, however, remains polite, but still manages to go on the offensive again and again. The president of the United States raises questions about Biden’s political past, casts doubt on his record.
Trump also praises himself in the usual way, without being true to the facts: “No other president, with the exception of Abraham Lincoln, has done as much for African Americans as I have,” he says. Or: “I avoided a war with North Korea, it probably would have turned out to be a nuclear conflict. Without my dialogue with Kim Jong Un, millions would have died. “Or:” The pandemic will end very soon. More and more people are doing better. “
The new rules will definitely go into effect Thursday night. Those responsible for the presidential debates silenced the microphones of both candidates alternately for two minutes at the beginning of each thematic block. And in fact: neither Trump nor Biden interrupt their counterparts. The subsequent discussion is also surprisingly civilized. The focus is on the content, what a contrast to the first television debate.
2. Solid Biden: little risk, a comparison with Hitler
Joe Biden started the debate quite aggressively, but held back with aggressive words as the duel continued. In terms of content, the Democrat is saddled, as one is used to. Especially when it comes to corona and racism, it can shine. When it comes to social unrest, Biden is empathetic, but at the same time frank and clear: “It is a fact that there is structural racism in the United States,” he says. Notable: Biden avoids any risk, often repeats his arguments. That was the expected strategy: the challenger is clearly in the lead in the polls.
Only once does Biden cause a real stir – a comparison to Hitler! When Trump speaks of his “good relationship” with the North Korean ruler, Kim Jong Un, and autocrats in other countries, Biden responds: “And we had a good relationship with Hitler before he invaded Europe.” Biden believes that Trump’s course against authoritarian rulers is too soft and a threat to international peace. Will the comparison with Hitler work out? It is discussed on social media.
3. Corona pandemic: Trump takes responsibility for the first time
Covid-19 remains the biggest problem in this election campaign. There has been much discussion about Trump’s policy already, but there will be a premiere Thursday night: The president of the United States takes responsibility for the crown crisis, which has cost more than 220,000 lives in the United States. “I take full responsibility,” said the Republican. Until now, it has always rejected any criticism and has repeatedly given itself the highest rating (A +). But Trump also makes it clear: “It’s not my fault that he came here. It’s China’s fault. ”Surprisingly, his own Covid disease is not a problem.
Biden really succeeds in this thematic block, getting some points. “No one responsible for so many deaths can remain president of the United States of America,” he says. The Democrat believes that some 100,000 lives could have been saved. As a result, he carries out his own crown plan in detail: As president, he would urge everyone to wear a mask. It would also invest in rapid tests and set national standards for school and business openings. Finally, Biden makes the contrast with his opponent: “We are going through a dark winter, and he has no plans.”
4. Trump’s attacks: Biden’s family in focus
The president of the United States repeatedly tries to paint the image of a corrupt Joe Biden. At almost regular intervals, Trump raises allegations that Biden’s son Hunter did questionable business in Ukraine, and that Biden, then vice president, allegedly profited from it. He also mentions recently posted emails that prove Joe and Hunter Biden are involved in dirty business. However, US intelligence officials suspect that Russia is involved in the election campaign.
Joe Biden remains calm. Experts and the media had examined the allegations, “and have found neither proof nor proof that these allegations are true.” Then he himself went into the attack: “Never in my life have I accepted a penny from a foreign source.” Unlike Trump, who as a businessman probably owes millions to the Russians and Chinese. The fact is here too: Nothing has been proven, but recently published disclosure reports in the New York Times suggest that Trump is on the chalk overseas.
5. Hot topics: fracking and climate change
Donald Trump has long made controversial oil production technology an electoral issue. Looking at the votes in the particularly tight state of Pennsylvania, he accuses Biden of opposing fracking. “He is against fracking,” Trump said. His opponent said that in the past – “and it’s on video!” The attack is having an effect: Biden makes his position against oil production technology clear: He is against granting new permits for fracking projects on federally owned land. However, for existing projects, it will be important to capture the emissions from this type of financing. “To do this, you must invest in additional technology,” says Biden.
When it comes to climate change, Trump praises his administration. It has an excellent environmental record, America’s waters are cleaner than ever. Then play the economic card: Biden would hurt the economy by moving away from fossil fuels: “If you want to destroy the economy, you have to abolish the oil industry.” Biden responds: “We can grow and be cleaner if we follow the path I suggest.” The Democrat makes great promise: 18.6 million new jobs, a program to make homes more energy efficient, and 50,000 charging stations for electric cars on American roads.
The US presidential elections will be held on November 3, 2020. Current President Donald Trump is seeking a second term. Can he defend his position or will challenger Joe Biden win for the Democrats?
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