Her intention is to ride out the last few months taking little to no questions and only then from “friendly” media. It’s a gamble. While it protects her from making mistakes or trying to defend how she now sounds like a GOP candidate instead of a Dem, I think many undecided voters will be turned off by her Jekyll and Hyde routine.
It speaks volumes that her side is now requesting an open mic, sit behind a desk and have notes. They knew Trumps campaign would balk and instead of defending their new requirements, they instead want the public to think Trump can’t handle her in a debate.
It all comes down to them hoping for a showdown between a frustrated Trump and a strong woman telling him that it’s her time to speak. Just like her VP debate with Pence, using the opportunity to look strong and make the man look sexist if they try to shut her down on an issue.
It speaks volumes that her side is now requesting an open mic, sit behind a desk and have notes. They knew Trumps campaign would balk and instead of defending their new requirements, they instead want the public to think Trump can’t handle her in a debate.
It all comes down to them hoping for a showdown between a frustrated Trump and a strong woman telling him that it’s her time to speak. Just like her VP debate with Pence, using the opportunity to look strong and make the man look sexist if they try to shut her down on an issue.