If you have to declare victory in a presidential debate based on a practiced strategy of smiling and trying to trigger your opponent, what kind of victory is that? Not a presidential one.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-09-12 06:08:11">September 12, 2024 at 6:08 a.m.</time>

If you have to declare victory in a presidential debate based on a practiced strategy of smiling and trying to trigger your opponent, what kind of victory is that? Not a presidential one.{ai:summary}<p>Success in a presidential debate based on tactics like smiling and provoking the opponent raises questions about the authenticity of the victory. Such a strategy may not reflect true presidential qualities or leadership.</p><p>#politics</p>

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