You're a Democratic strategist for your chosen candidate. What's your debate advice for her/him? n/t

[wyldwolf]

[Shrek]

1. Don't go to the debate because they won't let you in n/t

[bluewater]

11. Congratulations! You have won the internet today.

Nicely played.

[pecosbob]

2. Pray you don't line up against Warren

[BeckyDem]

3. You win best response!

[Peacetrain]

4. Be true to yourself.. explain as best you can in such a limited time frame

why you are running.. the voter will make up their minds if you are the one they want..

[wyldwolf]

9. seems many candidates get tripped up by that simple question. "WHY you?"

[JI7]

5. rise above all others

[MineralMan]

6. Stick to getting your own message across. No time for anything else.

Be sincere. Be positive. Be direct.

[ucrdem]

7. Go for the big vision.

Man on the moon, cure for cancer, heal the nation, wipe out poverty, address global warming, bring peace and prosperity to the world. Maybe a couple of data points and a plan or two but don't get hung up on the details.

[SouthernProgressive]

8. They are going to pit candidates against one and other.

Biden - Only speak of others glowingly. When they mention possible differences, highlight similarities. Attack Trump, Trump, Trump.

All others - Highlight the differences, specially if it centers around Biden. Be respectful but clear and concise in your differences. Stick to matters of policy. Mention that "he is a good man, but...." Then take a shot at Trump.

[wyldwolf]

10. I LIKE it.

[bluewater]

12. Stress the need for change

We need to change who is President, foremost.

We need to change policies that only enrich the 1%.

We need to change how we are treating children on our border and in our detention enters.

We need to change our predatory Student Loan system.

We need to change our policy on climate change.