Sen. Dick Durbin says Biden should ‘think twice’ before debating Trump

DAILY CALLER

Democratic Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin warned President Joe Biden against entering a debate with Trump due to concerns that doing so would bolster the former president’s campaign.

“I would think twice about it,” Durbin said in The Hill on Monday. “I’ve been physically present at one of [Trump’s] debates with Hillary Clinton, and I watched him do outrageous things and say outrageous things. It’s just an opportunity for him to display his extremism.”

 

Trump recently told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt that he would “look forward” to taking on Biden and suggested the two participate in 10 debates, according to the outlet. Democratic lawmakers privately stated their concern regarding voters’ perception of the president’s age, admitting that they are counting on Trump succumbing to several indictments as their main strategy.

The decision to debate Trump rests solely with Biden, Democratic senators said, according to the outlet. However, many argue that doing so is not necessary…