In the one-on-one it is going to be harder for [Donald]…
“In the one-on-one it is going to be harder for [Donald] Trump to get away from those sorts of things because there will be more opportunities for Hillary [Clinton] to follow up on those sorts of things. And I also think to your previous point, I think she really does need to induce errors from him because the biggest hazard to Hillary Clinton is that Trump could clear the low bar of acceptability in debate.”
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Trump may struggle in one‑on‑one debates as Clinton can exploit his missteps, raising the debate acceptability bar.
In simple terms: Trump could face more scrutiny in debates.
Clinton can highlight his errors.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- campaign rallies
- media interviews
- debate preparation
- fact‑checking
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a candidate prepare for error‑inducing tactics?
- What impact does raising the acceptability bar have on voter perception?
Clinton may also be scrutinized; the focus on errors can distract from policy discussion.