Staff Reports
The Republican National Committee has made a surprising decision regarding the moderators for the third presidential debate. They have chosen to allow liberal reporters Lester Holt and Kristen Welker, along with conservative host Hugh Hewitt, to run the show. It’s a head-scratching choice, considering the questionable track records of these journalists when it comes to stretching the truth. But hey, who needs honesty and integrity in journalism, right?
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If the previous two debates are any indication, this upcoming showdown is going to be a real shout-fest. It’s like watching kids at the Thanksgiving table fighting for the last piece of pie, or a JV team desperately trying to take on the undefeated varsity squad. And who’s leading the pack? None other than the legendary Donald J. Trump himself, still commanding sizable margins over his opponents. Good luck moderating that one!
The debate is scheduled to take place at the Adrianne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami-Dade County. It’ll be two intense hours of back-and-forth, starting at 8 p.m. EST. Get your popcorn ready, folks!
While Holt, Welker, and Hewitt may not have the same level of journalistic integrity as some of their colleagues (looking at you, Brian Williams), they’ll be under scrutiny for any hint of bias they may display. Holt has been one of the loudest voices in criticizing traditional media coverage and calling out what he deems as “lies” from former President Trump. Welker, on the other hand, has been accused of being too soft on Trump during a previous appearance on “Meet the Press.” It’s going to be quite the balancing act for these moderators as they navigate through a field of Republican candidates who are experts at bending the truth to fit their own narratives.
And let’s not forget about Hewitt. He used to be a Trump ally, but he’s now turned into a MAGA critic, especially after the events of January 6, 2021. It’ll be interesting to see how he handles candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy, who has vowed to pardon President Trump of all crimes if elected. Will Hewitt challenge him on that promise? Only time will tell.
As for the candidates themselves, qualifying for the debate won’t be a walk in the park. They need to secure 4 percent of the vote in multiple polls and gather at least 70,000 unique donors nationwide. That means big names like Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, and Asa Hutchinson could potentially miss out on the stage. And if Trump decides to skip the debate as rumored, it’ll narrow down the field to just Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Nikki Haley. Looks like Trump is feeling pretty confident in his lead and doesn’t see the need to debate his low-polling rivals. Can you blame him?
In the past, Trump has opted to host competing events at the same time as presidential debates, stealing the spotlight and increasing his viewership. Will he do the same this time around? We’ll just have to wait and see. With his lead in the polls being upwards of 60 points, it’s clear that he’s not too worried about his competitors.
So buckle up, folks. The third presidential debate is shaping up to be a wild ride. Stay tuned for all the excitement and drama that is sure to come!
