06-16-2024, 01:12 PM
If an undecided voter is just tuning in on "politics" and watches the debate, I think they will likely see the muted mikes as a way to make sure each candidate gets their say uninterrupted. I suspect that for many such voters (sorry, thinking stereotypical non-political polite suburban woman), hearing Trump's muffled rantings* at Biden will feel wrong. Feelings about a candidate go a long way with politically disengaged voters. It probably wouldn't be much of an effect, but every little bit helps.
*I'm assuming Trump will rant out of turn because, well, he's himself. But if he somehow is able to contain himself - though I imagine Biden will do a bit of baiting - then it's still a win for Biden because he will be able to defend himself against criticism, lay out his accomplishments, vision and policies without interruption.
*I'm assuming Trump will rant out of turn because, well, he's himself. But if he somehow is able to contain himself - though I imagine Biden will do a bit of baiting - then it's still a win for Biden because he will be able to defend himself against criticism, lay out his accomplishments, vision and policies without interruption.