So the gamble was:
Tell the public POTUS has a cold before the debate, to explain why he might be "off" and risk the expected mockery of excuses from the opps.
or
Take the chance of him powering through "his cold" during the debate and explaining to the press pool halfway through the debate that he seems "off" because he has a cold.
Where the hell's Aaron Sorkin when we need him!?
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#politics
(Is this payback for DJT going to the debate with COVID!?)
@Smersh Yes, and I also think they've the reins way too tight on him, let him be himself.