TRUMP REFUSES TO PARTICIPATE IN NEXT DEBATE -- IF VIRTUAL
(The Slice): Pres. Trump has changed his mind about participating in the next debate. The second debate in Miami next Thursday is currently in limbo over a format change. The Commission on Presidential Debates wants candidates to debate from remote locations, they announced after the Vice Presidential debate -- a move they made to "protect the health and safety of those involved." Liability for the spread of Coronavirus, with which Pres. Donald Trump is infected, may have prompted the Presidential Commission on Debates' decision to replace the in-person format with a virtual one. The Vice Presidential Debate ticket had a disclaimer on it stating members of the audience will not hold the Commission on Presidential Debates or the event host liable for any sickness including COVID-19. The president deems the change as unacceptable. A remote debate would allow organizers to have more control of the participants' conduct Cut-aways and muting audio could be used to gi...