Donald Trump seems to be going back and forth on whether he'll debate Bernie Sanders. Should he do it?

2016-05-27T07:22:21-04:00

The idea for a debate between Sanders and the GOP nominee arose after Trump told comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday night that he'd enjoy debating the Vermont senator before the California primary. At this point in the race, Sanders cannot win through the primary process but hopes to close strong so he can contest the nomination with superdelegates at the Democratic convention.

Response by PO1 Jason Taylor made May 27 at 2016 7:24 AM

2016-05-27T07:24:51-04:00

Yes!

Response by Alan K. made May 27 at 2016 7:31 AM

2016-05-27T07:31:58-04:00

I heard something about let's donate 10 MM each and Debate then donate it to charity....It's a story on fox news. All I did was a search. Not promoting any channel

Response by Sgt Christopher Wenzel made May 27 at 2016 7:35 AM

2016-05-27T07:35:18-04:00

A debate will only help Sanders at this point, he needs as much exposure as possible.

Response by SGT William Howell made May 27 at 2016 7:37 AM

2016-05-27T07:37:50-04:00

For Sanders it is a win no matter what. It will give him a chance to tell republican viewers how he is going to give everybody free stuff. The only problem with that is it will most likely be a republican paying for it. Still it is free facetime with the American viewer and we all know Sanders LOVES FREE.

For Trump, if he can act presidential, it will be a win for him. Trump has to show people that he is not the devil that the media is making him out to be. Not sure if he can refrain from calling people poopie heads and address real issues long enough to convince me of it. We'll see.

Not sure Hillery will be a winner either way. She is finally getting the airtime she deserves with the exposing of her lying ass for all to see. About time! Now if the FBI will get off their ass and charge her!

Why is there not a 3rd party!!!!!!!!!!!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 27 at 2016 8:03 AM

2016-05-27T08:03:59-04:00

He's a Salesman, It adds Drama to this Election. No Surprise Here.

Response by SPC Terry Martin made May 27 at 2016 8:19 AM

2016-05-27T08:19:12-04:00

Absolutely!

Response by GySgt Carl Rumbolo made May 27 at 2016 8:33 AM

2016-05-27T08:33:24-04:00

Pointless - Bernie isn't going to be the Democratic nominee - just pointless to even care about it

Response by CW5 Andrew J. Foreman made May 27 at 2016 8:35 AM

2016-05-27T08:35:53-04:00

It would add to the list of things never done before in a Presidential race. I say go for it, it shows neither is afraid of the message .

Response by SFC Alfredo Garcia made May 27 at 2016 9:35 AM

2016-05-27T09:35:20-04:00

1. Hillary loses either way- YAY!
2. Sanders wins in all aspects unless he gets destroyed at debate. He needs this to stay somewhat relevant. His only way in is if FBI charges Hillary before convention.
3. Trump has the most to lose so it is a game of diminishing returns; He will gain respect by showing improvement in his demeanor, fighting a battle he need not take (and winning), can gain some independents and undecideds. The Dems will twist this as a failure on his part regardless so he has crush Social-anders. He can do it but as we all know, Trump is unpredictable.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made May 27 at 2016 9:42 AM

2016-05-27T09:42:48-04:00

I think Donald Trump should debate Bernie Sanders SP5 Mark Kuzinski. For one thing they are polar opposites as far as economic philosophy is concerned - Trump the venture capitalist versus Sanders the socialist. I think this debate would get more viewers than any of the democrat of republican debates.
It may also lift Sanders standing in the eyes and minds of many voters since he is debating for the democrat party and it will give Trump the chance to speak to many folks who consider themselves liberal progressives.

Response by SFC Robert Bower made May 27 at 2016 9:48 AM

2016-05-27T09:48:56-04:00

Waste of time but would be"fun" to watch. . Can't wait till crooked hillary and Donald go at it! I'm sure Hillary will just say all the polically correct bull she always does!

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made May 27 at 2016 9:50 AM

2016-05-27T09:50:38-04:00

Not a good idea for The Donald. It's like football. Three things can happen and two of them are bad.

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made May 27 at 2016 10:29 AM

2016-05-27T10:29:24-04:00

Maybe he is getting advice from someone. I have not heard of Trump doing a real debate. But if he did it could make Hillary look bad. Because she won't debate him. And will Crazy Bernie's people protest it?

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made May 27 at 2016 11:06 AM

2016-05-27T11:06:58-04:00

He says he will if the proceeds go to charity, perhaps the Clinton Global Initiative. Hope he explains what the difference is between a pledge and actual cash in hand for the low information voter this time.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made May 27 at 2016 11:21 AM

2016-05-27T11:21:44-04:00

I'm skeptical on this. Not that it couldn't happen. Bernie said he would. Trump said he wants the tv revenue to be given to him to donate to women's causes. Now after the "donating to the veterans" fiasco, I wouldn't trust the man any more than HRC. (well to be honest I never did), but when you claim 6 million going to vets, and only 800k made it out until folks dig in looking for verification and it comes out that only 4.5 million (maybe) was raised, and Trump had not donated a dime of his million until the last second. So go ahead and debate. Bernie and all his "free" stuff, and Trump who could care less about anything or anyone that isn't making him money.

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made May 27 at 2016 11:48 AM

2016-05-27T11:48:47-04:00

It would be entertaining to say the least. Hillary seems to think she doesn't have to do anything but flap her pie hole to get votes. A Trump/Clinton debate would be fun to see.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2016 11:58 AM

2016-05-27T11:58:58-04:00

Trump's campaign has already came out and said "it was a joke" and that he "wasn't serious" so it doesn't look like it will happen

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made May 27 at 2016 12:52 PM

2016-05-27T12:52:23-04:00

It would be positive for both Bernie and The Donald, and a double negative for Hillary.
Go for it!

Response by SSG James Arlington made May 27 at 2016 2:26 PM

2016-05-27T14:26:35-04:00

I'd like to see Trump debate himself.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2016 2:33 PM

2016-05-27T14:33:52-04:00

yes so that Bernie can crush him !!!!

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made May 27 at 2016 3:29 PM

2016-05-27T15:29:48-04:00

Would serve no function for Trump and, therefore, he should not.
Can't wait for the Trump - Clinton debates.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made May 27 at 2016 4:43 PM

2016-05-27T16:43:00-04:00

SP5 Mark Kuzinski Here's my guess on this exchange of information between the two - if they debate, it's because Bernie has made a "drug deal" with Trump to run as an Independent, which take votes away from HRC and hand the election to Trump - that's my guess for the day! LOL!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 27 at 2016 10:05 PM

2016-05-27T22:05:27-04:00

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/paloma/the-daily-trail/2016/05/27/the-daily-trail-trump-to-sanders-sorry-i-don-t-debate-people-who-don-t-win/ [login to see] 1b92a22db38c78/

The Daily Trail: Trump to Sanders: Sorry, I don't debate people who don't win

Meanwhile, the debate drama may have given Clinton some emails space

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made May 28 at 2016 5:45 AM

2016-05-28T05:45:05-04:00

Yes, I think,this would make an excellent debate removing Hillary from the equation..sexist though it is, perhaps they can stop berating women, long enough to have a productive debate. Just a thought, if Bernie is wearing hearing aids, he might want to lower the volume and get a spittle guard just to be safe. Sometimes Donald has become a bit overexcited in his presentations, points and rebuttals. Who will be carrying the round cards in the ring?

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2016 3:27 PM

2016-05-28T15:27:14-04:00

I would love to see that, I personally don't know ANYONE voting for Clinton (large group of people), it's either Sanders or Trump. It would definitely be interesting

Response by SSG Trevor S. made May 29 at 2016 2:33 AM

2016-05-29T02:33:13-04:00

I don't think it is an issue of him refusing to debate, like he did a few months ago. I think it is more of a question of productivity. Sanders is going to lose the primary. In effect he is just like every other Senator out there, just with a bit of a louder voice at the moment. What does he gain by debating a Senator not in line for the election? Also, should he debate Harry Reid based on Harry being a Senator also? Where does this end?

Response by LTC Jeff Shearer made May 21 at 2018 12:50 PM

2018-05-21T12:50:59-04:00

I say if he is ask he should respond with a simple no. He is a fruit cake, he does not have time for nonsense