By Greg Maresca ——Bio and Archives--June 21, 2024

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On Thursday, June 27, the political season kicks off in earnest. The presidential debate that will occupy that evening certainly is unique in its longtime storied annals. Both candidates are presidents, one a former, the other holding the office. Moreover, both candidates have yet to be officially nominated by their respective parties.

Team Biden got exactly what they wanted in agreeing to debate Donald Trump. One, there will be only one debate, not two or three like previously. Two, there will be no live audience, which should make Joe Biden feel quite comfortable as it will resemble one of his campaign stops.

Three CNN, who famously supplied Hillary Clinton with debate questions back in 2016, will be allowed to mute the candidate(s) (read: Trump). Four: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is out. When Biden refused Secret Service protection to RFK, Jr., why would he agree to debate him? Despite Kennedy polling at 15%, there will be no seat for him on the dais. As........

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