拜登在第一場辯論中給川普最後發言權

鑑於前總統唐納德·川普多麼喜歡在任何問題上做出最終決定，人們會認為總統喬·拜登會珍惜剝奪前總統的機會

President Joe Biden had the chance to strip former President Donald Trump of getting a last word in, especially in a debate setting, given how much the latter loves to do so on any issue.

總統喬·拜登有機會剝奪前總統唐納德·川普的最後發言權，特別是在辯論場合，因為後者在任何問題上都喜歡這樣做。

However, Biden apparently chose not to do so, according to CNN, which will host the first debate.

然而，據將主辦首場辯論的美國有線電視新聞網報道，拜登顯然選擇不這麼做。

The network reported that Team Biden won a crucial coin flip ahead of the June 27 debate.

該網絡報道稱，拜登團隊在 6 月 27 日辯論之前贏得了關鍵的硬幣翻轉。

The coin, which turned up tails, gave Biden the option to choose between either podium position or the order in which closing remarks are delivered.

這枚反面朝上的硬幣讓拜登可以選擇在講台位置或閉幕詞的順序之間進行選擇。

The incumbent, apparently, opted to lock in his podium position — a seemingly far lesser advantage than choosing the order of closing statements.

顯然，現任者選擇鎖定自己的講台位置——這似乎比選擇結束語順序的優勢要小得多。

CNN noted that, due to his selection, Biden will now appear on the right side of the debate stage to viewers, while Trump will occupy the left-side podium.

CNN指出，由於他的選擇，拜登現在將出現在辯論舞台的右側，而川普將佔據左側講台。

Team Trump then chose to have Biden deliver the first set of closing remarks, giving the former president the true last word for the upcoming debate.

川普團隊隨後選擇讓拜登發表第一組結束語，讓這位前總統為即將到來的辯論做出真正的最後發言。

According to ABC News, Jim Messina, who was the former campaign manager for Barack Obama and someone “in close contact with Biden’s team,” explained why Biden chose the podium position.

據美國廣播公司新聞報道，曾任巴拉克·奧巴馬競選經理、“與拜登團隊關係密切”的吉姆·梅西納解釋了拜登選擇登上領獎台的原因。

“As to why Biden chose the right-side podium after winning the coin flip, Messina said Biden just ‘likes’ that side and it’s a ‘personal preference,'” the outlet noted.

該媒體指出：“至於拜登在贏得拋硬幣後為何選擇右側領獎台，梅西納表示，拜登只是‘喜歡’那一側，這是‘個人偏好’。”

Biden and Trump also appear to be adopting radically different mindsets heading into the ballyhooed debate.

拜登和川普在這場大肆宣傳的辯論中似乎也採取了截然不同的心態。

According to Reuters, Biden “is hunkered down with aides at Camp David,” while Trump “is eschewing traditional preparation” in favor of broader policy discussions with his team.

據路透社報道，拜登“與助手一起蹲守戴維營”，而川普“正在避開傳統的準備工作”，轉而與他的團隊進行更廣泛的政策討論。

Whatever the reasons for Biden’s curious decision are, the June 27 debate is rapidly taking shape.

無論拜登做出這一奇怪決定的原因是什麼，6 月 27 日的辯論正在迅速成形。

Both Trump and Biden agreed to rules for the CNN debate, and they include some curious quirks.

川普和拜登都同意 CNN 辯論的規則，其中包括一些奇怪的怪癖。

Both Trump and Biden will have muted mics unless they are actively giving an answer.

除非川普和拜登主動給出答案，否則他們的麥克風都會靜音。

Neither man is allowed to use any note cards or converse with aides.

兩人都不得使用任何記事卡或與助手交談。

(That second rule somewhat negates a common social media theory that Biden is choosing a certain podium to more easily get help with responses.)

（第二條規則在某種程度上否定了一個常見的社群媒體理論，即拜登選擇某個講台是為了更容易獲得回應幫助。）

Both men are allowed a bottle of water, a pen and a pad of paper.

兩人都被允許攜帶一瓶水、一支筆和一張紙。

The debate will last 90 minutes, with two commercial breaks, as well — giving both presidential candidates some crucial breathing room.

辯論將持續 90 分鐘，並有兩個廣告插播，為兩位總統候選人提供了一些重要的喘息空間。

CNN hosts Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the debate, which will take place in Atlanta.

美國有線電視新聞網 (CNN) 主持人傑克·塔珀 (Jake Tapper) 和達納·巴什 (Dana Bash) 將主持這場在亞特蘭大舉行的辯論。

A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:

我們的副總編輯的註釋：

I heard a chilling comment the other day: “We don’t even know if an election will be held in 2024.”

前幾天我聽到了令人心寒的評論：“我們甚至不知道 2024 年是否會舉行選舉。”

That wasn’t said by a conspiracy theorist or a doomsday prophet. No, former U.S. national security advisor Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn said that to the founder of The Western Journal, Floyd Brown.

這不是陰謀論者或末日預言家所說的。不，美國前國家安全顧問麥可‧弗林中將是對《西方日報》創辦人佛洛伊德‧布朗這麼說的。

Gen. Flynn’s warning means that the 2024 election is the most important election for every single living American. If we lose this one to the wealthy elites who hate us, hate God, and hate what America stands for, we can only assume that 248 years of American history and the values we hold dear to our hearts may soon vanish.

弗林將軍的警告意味著 2024 年選舉對每個在世的美國人來說都是最重要的選舉。如果我們把這個人輸給那些憎恨我們、憎恨上帝、憎恨美國所代表的東西的富有精英，我們只能假設，248年的美國歷史和我們心中珍視的價值觀可能很快就會消失。

The end game is here, and as Benjamin Franklin said, “We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.”

結局已經到來，正如本傑明·富蘭克林所說，“我們必須團結一致，否則我們肯定會各自絞盡腦汁。”

All of this means that without you, it’s over. We have the platform, the journalists, and the experience to fight back hard, but Big Tech is strangling us through advertising blacklists, shadow bans, and algorithms. Did you know that we’ve been blacklisted by 90% of advertisers? Without direct support from you, our readers, we can’t continue the fight.

這一切都意味著，沒有你，一切都結束了。我們有平台、記者和強力反擊的經驗，但大型科技公司正在透過廣告黑名單、影子禁令和演算法來扼殺我們。您知道我們已被 90% 的廣告商列入黑名單嗎？沒有你們，我們的讀者的直接支持，我們就無法繼續戰鬥。

Can we count on your support? It may not seem like much, but a Western Journal Membership can make all the difference in the world because when you support us directly, you cut Big Tech out of the picture. They lose control.

我們可以依靠您的支持嗎？看起來似乎不多，但成為《西方期刊》會員可以使世界變得不同，因為當您直接支持我們時，您就將大型科技公司排除在外。他們失去了控制。

A monthly Western Journal Membership costs less than one coffee and breakfast sandwich each month, and it gets you access to ALL of our content — news, commentary, and premium articles. You’ll experience a radically reduced number of ads, and most importantly you will be vitally supporting the fight for America’s soul in 2024.

《西方期刊》每月會員的費用不到一份咖啡和早餐三明治，並且可以讓您訪問我們的所有內容 - 新聞、評論和優質文章。您將體驗到廣告數量的大幅減少，最重要的是，您將大力支持 2024 年為美國靈魂而戰。

We are literally counting on you because without our members, The Western Journal would cease to exist. Will you join us in the fight?

我們確實指望你們，因為沒有我們的會員，《西方日報》將不復存在。你願意加入我們的戰鬥嗎？

Sincerely,

真摯地，

Josh Manning

喬許·曼寧

Deputy Managing Editor

副總編輯

The Western Journal

西方日報

We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.

我們致力於所有新聞報導的真實性和準確性。閱讀我們的編輯標準。