Tomorrow's Debate.... How will you watch/listen/cope or are you feeling less stressed than me?

[hlthe2b]

I will admit that I am stressing quite a bit about tomorrow's debate. While I have a lot of confidence in Hillary Clinton and her abilities, as a woman of a certain age who has had to deal with the occasional (fortunately fairly rare) boorish, self-entitled misogynist--with varied success--I know how hard it is. I also know how those watching may give incredible scrutiny to the woman's reaction while giving unbelievable latitude to even the worst behavior by the man. Add to this the low expectations that might well work to Trump's favor, if, perchance, he is able to carry off a more dignified, low key presentation--even while deflecting questions left and right... well I am uneasy.

So, knowing this, I realize I could only watch live on tv, while imbibing rather heavily to contain my stress--which frankly I don't feel like doing the night before a very long workday. So, I've decided the best thing is to listen only via NPR on the radio while I do a fairly intense fitness walk with the dog, weather amenable, or on the treadmill, if not. I figure I can watch video later once I know what to expect...

So, how are others feeling-- excited, concerned, positive, hesitant, incredibly confident or some other combination of emotions? Will you watch? Will you turn off the sound? Will you only listen?

[In_The_Wind]

1. I'm recording it to diminish my personal stress.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. Not stressed at all

I know how the debate is going to go - and I know what the pundits will say.

[underpants]

3. I'm actually not stressed

Not overconfident I just am not stressed about it and I have no real reason to explain it. Maybe it's that I've been exercising a lot starting about 2 weeks ago. I don't know.

[MoonRiver]

4. I'm not stressed at all. Looking forward to Deplorable's epic melt down!

Why on earth would anybody think Deplorable Don could "win" any debate with Hillary Clinton?

[Rex]

5. Trump is toast.

[Lil Missy]

6. not stressed at all. I have confidence in the eventual outcome.

[mucifer]

7. I will be cowering under my couch. Actually, I don't have cable tv so I'm not sure I could watch it.

[csziggy]

10. The broadcast networksm will carry it also.

Live Streaming – All the major news networks will offer a free live stream as will YouTube and Twitter. Live stream links will be posted the day of the debate.

TV Channels – Each debate will be broadcast live on C-SPAN, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, as well as all cable news channels including CNN, Fox News and MSNBC among others.

Full Videos – Click the “Watch Full Video Link” below on each debate to watch the entire debate video.

Time – The debates will air from 9pm to 10:30pm ET (8pm – 9:30pm CT, 7pm – 8:30pm MT, 6pm – 7:30pm PT)

Read more at http://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/2016-debate-schedule/2016-presidential-debate-schedule/#b3fuMTB8FHsGLBYS.99

[mucifer]

12. OK thanks

[bananas]

24. Democracy Now will have live coverage on several channels and streaming sites

Posted in LBN:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141581116

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Stream LIVE starting at 8:30pm ET at democracynow.org/debate or tune in live nationwide on Free Speech TV (Dish Network Ch. 9415 & DirecTV Ch. 348), KCET/Link TV (Dish Network 9410 & DirecTV Ch. 375) & MNN in Manhattan (Time Warner Cable 1993 and Verizon FiOS 38).

Tuesday Morning September 27: Democracy Now!’s Expanded 2-Hour Post Debate Coverage starting at 8:00 am ET.

Tune in on Tuesday, September 27th for a special 2-hour broadcast of Democracy Now! from 8:00 am–10:00 am ET. We’ve invited Green Party candidate Jill Stein and Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson to participate in a special expanded presidential debate.

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[PasadenaTrudy]

8. I'm excited!

Will either stream it or follow on Twitter.

[pinboy3niner]

13. Same here!

I'll be watching on cable.

This first head-to-head debate between the two will be historic, and I am optimistic. I may pick up some beer or wine to sip, but no drinking games. I want to be clear-headed to take it all in.



(I'm so excited I first posted in the wrong place by mistake, lol. )

[PasadenaTrudy]

14. I love

seeing history unfold. I will be sober myself

[Egnever]

37. Me too!

can't wait for Hillary to put this to bed once and for all.

[BlueEye]

9. A casual observation, but I believe Hillary will be supremely prepared for this debate.

Whereas Trump, the egotistical, overly self-confident maniac has been hitting the campaign trail as hard as ever, Hillary has been drilling for over a week with some of the best in the business. I have read in various sources that the Clinton team has four Trump surrogates in their debate prep, each playing a different "personality" of Trump (belligerent misogynist surely being one of them). She has a vastly better command of the facts in general, and for this debate, you can be assured that she will be prepared to draw that contrast.

I will be watching!

[kentuck]

15. It's very important how Hillary speaks to the American people.

They know how Donald is going to speak....in Russian Vulgarian.

[skylucy]

16. I know I will be nervous at first, but will relax when the actual debate starts.

When Trump tries to be "Presidential", he sounds flat, boring,dull.. If he is his "off the rails,angry, rude,stupid" authentic self, that will play into Hillary's hands. I worry more about the audience and the moderators because I have no idea if they will either rise to the occasion or not or if they will follow the debate rules.

[OregonBlue]

17. I've decided not to watch. Instead I will tune in to DU and Daily KOS, etc. Will watch tape

after. I certainly can't watch it on MSNBC because they seem to do nothing but gush over Trump and how savvy he is. Yuck.

[world wide wally]

18. We had a debate party when Obama debated Romney the first time.

It was totally depressing that Obama was playing rope-a-dope or whatever he was doing. So, this year we are just having our daughter and her boyfriend over to join my wife and me. Safer that way

[Mc Mike]

19. Probably yell at the t.v. a lot. No gunplay, though.

[Glassunion]

20. I will be streaming.

There will be no coping.
My lovely wife and I are not worried at all.

Possible outcomes:
1. Trump will lose miserably and claim victory
2. Trump will shit his pants, lose, and claim victory
3. Trump will shit his pants, cry for 45 minutes, claim that he was viciously attacked, and claim victory.
3. Trump will chicken out at the last minute, spend the night puking into a gold plated toilet at Trump Tower, and claim victory.

[Loryn]

21. I can't watch.

It's just not healthy for me.

[doc03]

22. I have always watched the debates, this year I can't. If that sob doesn't vomit

on the podium or something the media will declare him the winner. Mark my words they will say he was in command.

[MADem]

23. He says he hasn't had any prep (lowered expectations, or is that the truth?)

She's prepared. She doesn't lose her cool.

I'm watching with multiple generations of family and we're having a party. We will scream at the screen and cheer and boo--like the Superbowl, only smarter.

[Hoyt]

25. She will do fine. He will talk to Deplorables. I'll watch noodling on my mandola.

[cleveramerican]

26. I'm expecting an HRC win and I'm very anxious

there have been so many curve balls this cycle and I'm expecting more

I just may have a cocktail

[gwheezie]

27. Not stressed

I'll be at work. I think Hillary will be fine. Trump will be himself people keep saying which trump will show up, he showed us who he is, that's who will be at the debate.

[Avalux]

28. I'm not stressed about it, but I won't be watching anyway.

I'll be enjoying Peter Hook and the Light perform both Substance albums in their entirety (Joy Division and New Order).

Hillary's got this though. There's no way Trump will rattle her and I expect she'll get him where it counts - his ego.

[KewlKat]

29. During each primary election we had pizza and drank wine. Think this will be more wine

and less pizza.

[Imperialism Inc.]

30. I've set up recordings but will probably watch it after, instead of live.

If the unlikely happens and things go south, I just can't watch the country circle the drain in real time. I'll probably check in at DU and if there is a lot of freak-out and denial then I'll know to expect the worst.

[Kilgore]

31. Not worried. Starting an hour early by preparing a pitcher of long island iced tea.

A few before the debate, a few during, and a post debate chaser for good measure.

A burger will be in there somewhere also.

[mvd]

32. I'm following it on DU

If Trump is doing really badly, and I think he will, I might sneak a peek in. I am a little stressed due to low expectations for Trump. And the media just won't treat Trump like the dangerous moron and appalling candidate that he is. The truth has no bias.

[femmocrat]

33. I will watch it live and follow the comments on DU.

I'm not at all nervous. She's got this!

[cagefreesoylentgreen]

34. I'm going to unplug

I'll be working out at the gym, and while there are TVs there I have other things to occupy my attention while on the treadmill.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

35. Wake me up when it is over

I have every confidence in Hillary Clinton and her command of the issues and her ability to be POTUS but almost none in the media and my biggest fear is that the media/pundits will spin the debates so that they can either proclaim Trump the winner or at least make him seem more palatable as a legitimate Presidential candidate. I think that the media doesn't *want* Hillary to be POTUS and considers her "old news" but I think that, at least on some level, they recognize that Trump is grossly underqualified for the job (but still needs the "horse race" and ratings, so they keep propping him up).

[Skittles]

39. I agree with this assessment

as always, she will have to do twice as good to be considered half as good

but she has known this her entire career

[loyalsister]

36. I have no interest

Everything Trump says falls into one or more of the following categories, ignorance, absurd hyperbole, antagonistic, offensive and then some.

I would possibly chuckle, roll my eyes, be outraged, but I will learn nothing about either candidate that would influence my vote. It's not worth my time.

[X_Digger]

38. Meh, I'll get the highlights from the news. n/t

[LWolf]

40. Clinton is a good debater.

She's smarter, more knowledgable, and more experienced than her opponent. She should knock it out of the park. Trump is a moron. That said, Trump supporters will think he won. Clinton supporters will think she won. I don't honestly know if this debate will change anyone's mind; it may make some Republicans even more uncomfortable and frustrated than they already are.

I wouldn't be watching at all, but I'm allowing a student to make a (factual) report to the class the next day as an extension of some of what we've done, so I feel obligated. It will be running in the background while I grade papers.

[hlthe2b]

41. Update: I DID watch and am very glad I did...Most of you had it right...

She nailed it!!!