{"id":2281772,"date":"2024-06-22T13:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T17:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-wins-debate-coin-flip-chooses-podium-position-instead-of-final-word-against-trump\/"},"modified":"2024-06-22T13:27:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-22T17:27:30","slug":"biden-wins-debate-coin-flip-chooses-podium-position-instead-of-final-word-against-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-wins-debate-coin-flip-chooses-podium-position-instead-of-final-word-against-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden Wins Debate Coin Flip, Chooses Podium Position Instead of Final Word Against Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-wins-debate-coin-flip-chooses-podium-position-instead-of-final-word-against-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2281772&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Joe Biden won a crucial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-than-180-minnesota-health-care-workers-file-lawsuit-against-vaccine-mandates\/\" title=\"More Than 180 Minnesota Health Care Workers File Lawsuit Against Vaccine Mandates\">coin flip<\/a> ahead of the\u2063 first presidential\u2064 debate\u200d scheduled for June \u206327, 2024, but surprised many \u200bby choosing his podium \u2063position over \u2063the potentially more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/japan-alliance-crucial-for-biden-in-confronting-china-trump-officials-say\/\" title=\"Japan Alliance Crucial for Biden in Confronting China, Trump Officials Say\">strategic advantage<\/a> of delivering the final closing\u2064 statement. CNN reported that the coin toss outcome\u200c gave \u2063Biden&#8217;s \u2063team the first choice \u200dbetween selecting which\u200d side of the podium to stand on or the \u2063order of closing remarks. Biden chose the right-side podium as per his personal preference, while former President Donald Trump took the opportunity to\u2063 secure\u2063 the last word in the debate. This debate is marked\u200d by\u2064 strict rules \u200dagreed upon \u200cby both candidates, including muted microphones when not \u2064speaking\u200b and\u2064 no use of note cards or aide consultation during the \u2063debate. The event,\u2064 hosted by CNN anchors Jake Tapper \u2062and\u2062 Dana Bash in Atlanta, will \u200dhave\u200b specific logistics\u200d like time for commercial \u200dbreaks and allowed items \u200bon \u200cstage. This decision by Biden showed an unexpected priority and has been part of the broader preparation styles differing between the two\u200d candidates; Biden is preparing intensively at Camp\u200c David, whereas Trump is opting for broader policy discussions with \u200bhis team.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>  <\/p>\n<h2>Biden Wins Crucial Coin Flip, Picks Curious Debate &#8216;Advantage&#8217; over Trump<\/h2>\n<p> <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/bchai\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/bchai\/%20\"><span>Bryan Chai<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   June 21, 2024 at 4:09pm <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Given how much former President Donald Trump loves to get the final word in on any issue, one would assume that President Joe Biden would cherish the chance to strip his predecessor of getting a last word in, especially in a debate setting.<\/p>\n<p>One would assume wrong.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/06\/20\/politics\/cnn-debate-closing-statements-podiums\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>, which will host the first debate, Biden won a crucial coin flip ahead of the June 27 debate.<\/p>\n<p>The coin, which turned up tails, gave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/joe-biden-speaks-hunters-guilty-verdict-proud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Team Biden<\/a> the option to choose between either podium position or the order in which closing remarks are delivered.<\/p>\n<p>The incumbent, apparently, opted to lock in his podium position \u2014 a seemingly far lesser advantage than choosing the order of closing statements.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Jim Messina, who was the former campaign manager for Barack Obama and someone \u201cin close contact with Biden\u2019s team,\u201d explained why Biden chose the podium position, per <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/biden-campaign-picks-side-podium-cnn-debate-trump\/story?id=111281488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs to why Biden chose the right-side podium after winning the coin flip, Messina said Biden just \u2018likes\u2019 that side and it\u2019s a \u2018personal preference,&#8217;\u201d the outlet noted.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Would you have picked podium position over having the last word?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Biden and Trump also appear to be adopting radically different mindsets heading into the ballyhooed debate.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/biden-trump-prep-presidential-debate-that-will-highlight-mental-fitness-2024-06-21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>, Biden \u201cis hunkered down with aides at Camp David,\u201d while Trump \u201cis eschewing traditional preparation\u201d in favor of broader policy discussions with his team.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the reasons for Biden\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seattle-media-doesnt-mention-that-homeless-man-who-brutally-assaulted-62-year-old-nurse-is-homeless\/\" title=\"Seattle Media Doesn\u2019t Mention That Homeless Man Who Brutally Assaulted 62-Year-Old Nurse Is Homeless\">curious decision<\/a> are, the June 27 debate is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mass-infighting-brings-progressive-activist-groups-to-a-standstill\/\" title=\"Mass Infighting Brings Progressive Activist Groups to a Standstill\">rapidly taking shape<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Both Trump and Biden agreed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-biden-agree-first-presidential-debate-rules-going-look-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to rules<\/a> for the CNN debate, and they include some curious quirks.<\/p>\n<p>Both Trump and Biden will have muted mics unless they are actively giving an answer.<\/p>\n<p>Neither man is allowed to use any note cards or converse with aides.<\/p>\n<p>(That second rule somewhat negates a common social media theory that Biden is choosing a certain podium to more easily get help with responses.)<\/p>\n<p>Both men are allowed a bottle of water, a pen and a pad of paper.<\/p>\n<p>The debate will last 90 minutes, with two commercial breaks, as well \u2014 giving both presidential candidates some crucial breathing room.<\/p>\n<p>CNN hosts Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the debate, which will take place in 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Will you <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>join us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  in the fight? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Josh Manning<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Deputy Managing Editor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The Western Journal<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-44778\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/bchai\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-44778\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-44778\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-44778\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-44778\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics. He graduated with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona. He is an avid fan of sports, video games, politics and debate. <\/p>\n<p>  Birthplace <\/p>\n<p>  Hawaii <\/p>\n<p>  Education <\/p>\n<p>  Class of 2010 University of Arizona. BEAR DOWN. <\/p>\n<p>  Location <\/p>\n<p>  Phoenix, Arizona <\/p>\n<p>  Languages Spoken <\/p>\n<p>  English, Korean <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Sports, Entertainment, Science\/Tech <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biden Wins Key Coin Toss, Chooses Strategic Debate Edge Against Trump<br \/>\nBy Bryan Chai, June 21, 2024<br \/>\nPresident Joe Biden won a crucial coin flip, opting for a debate advantage that could prevent former President Donald Trump from having the last word, a tactic Trump often favors<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2015,"featured_media":2281773,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Biden-vs-Trump-podium-position.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3620,32097,3896,32098,3634],"class_list":["post-2281772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-biden","tag-coin-flip","tag-debate","tag-podium-position","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Biden-vs-Trump-podium-position.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2281772","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2015"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2281772"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2281772\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2281773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2281772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2281772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2281772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}