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kpete

(71,996 posts)
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 10:41 AM Sep 2016

Brilliant Move: Mark Cuban gets front-row seat at debate



Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has announced that he's accepted an invitation from Hillary Clinton's campaign to sit front-row at Monday night's first general election presidential debate with Republican rival Donald Trump.

In a tweet Friday night, Cuban referred to the debate, which will be held at Hofstra University in New York, as the “Humbling at Hofstra,” where he expects Clinton to "overwhelm" her opponent

Cuban is a billionaire supporter of the Democratic nominee and an outspoken critic of Trump, joining those who have repeatedly called for him to release his tax returns. Last week, he offered Trump $10 million for the opportunity to interview him.

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/297420-mark-cuban-to-sit-front-row-at-debate
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Brilliant Move: Mark Cuban gets front-row seat at debate (Original Post) kpete Sep 2016 OP
Just being there in the front row staring at Trump Farmgirl1961 Sep 2016 #1
Cuban is a billionaire that is smarter & more successful than CHUMP. He's a self made man too. GOLGO 13 Sep 2016 #2
He's an actual billionaire Loki Liesmith Sep 2016 #5
He should wear a T-shirt with that on it. SwankyXomb Sep 2016 #26
People with money always get the best seats in the house yeoman6987 Sep 2016 #19
A homeless person would not have the capacity to MADem Sep 2016 #50
Very, exactly, perfectly truth. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2016 #74
Good One! Dave in VA Sep 2016 #39
Sitting next to him mainstreetonce Sep 2016 #3
Seriously? Renew Deal Sep 2016 #4
No mainstreetonce Sep 2016 #6
I wish it was Renew Deal Sep 2016 #12
that would make such a cool pre-october surprise eleny Sep 2016 #70
That would be tweet-bait if true BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #8
That would be hilarious! nt MADem Sep 2016 #51
Is he going to pull a Joe Wilson? anoNY42 Sep 2016 #7
No. Way too much class. maddiemom Sep 2016 #20
No but I could see TV airing some reaction shots of Cuban to Trumps' lies and bullshit TeamPooka Sep 2016 #33
I agree with you. The Horserace Media will eat this up! nt MADem Sep 2016 #54
Psychological warfare at its best! MANative Sep 2016 #9
Cuban is high profile enough he may get on-air time after the debate... KittyWampus Sep 2016 #31
Agreed. He has his faults (who doesn't!), but he's been... MANative Sep 2016 #41
And enough people know who he is... he's a very useful celebrity in a unique way. KittyWampus Sep 2016 #66
He should hold up one of those pointing arrow signs football fans hold.... Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2016 #10
Would love it Aviation Pro Sep 2016 #11
.... BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2016 #75
It will go something like this: UTUSN Sep 2016 #13
Good one Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2016 #68
This reminds me of the langurwallah from DUer Recursion's classic thread, in which the monkeys Tanuki Sep 2016 #14
one of my favorite threads! KatyMan Sep 2016 #15
I must have missed that one. underpants Sep 2016 #28
Thank you for posting Recursion's Post!!! CherokeeDem Sep 2016 #34
How could I have missed that! So funny! nt MADem Sep 2016 #56
Brilliant move indeed! hamsterjill Sep 2016 #16
Very nice of Cuban rock Sep 2016 #17
the "Humbling at Hofstra" on Monday," Cuban tweeted. "It Is On!" misterhighwasted Sep 2016 #18
It's like the WWE.... Dorian Gray Sep 2016 #69
Will they respond by hiring Monica Lewinsky or someone like that ? OnDoutside Sep 2016 #21
do you really think HRC would be bothered or unsettled by that? niyad Sep 2016 #22
Of course not, but if Trump thinks putting Cuban in the front row is provocative, it wouldn't be a OnDoutside Sep 2016 #23
Not even slightly. kpete Sep 2016 #29
And remind everyone leftynyc Sep 2016 #24
He doesn't care, and sadly neither do his gormless supporters. OnDoutside Sep 2016 #25
I award you 100 Internet Points for using the term "gormless". KittyWampus Sep 2016 #36
Merci bien ! OnDoutside Sep 2016 #44
Like I said on another thread leftynyc Sep 2016 #38
Well, he's spent the last 15 months playing to the gallery, and on the basis that he will not be OnDoutside Sep 2016 #46
Winning the republican primary leftynyc Sep 2016 #57
Hang on, think about this logically. All we know about him from those who have known him over the OnDoutside Sep 2016 #60
I think all he's got are insults leftynyc Sep 2016 #61
Yes to an extent, but can you see him going through 90 minutes "being Presidential" ? I'm sure and OnDoutside Sep 2016 #63
NO way leftynyc Sep 2016 #65
This message was self-deleted by its author OnDoutside Sep 2016 #85
It wouldn't surprise me if Cuban was one of the ones helping in her debate prep. OnDoutside Sep 2016 #86
Time to give this woman a break, and I mean Monica. colorado_ufo Sep 2016 #27
That wasn't a stone against her, they could just as easily get OnDoutside Sep 2016 #43
Do you seriously think she supports Trump in any way? Phentex Sep 2016 #49
"or someone like that". Whoosh. OnDoutside Sep 2016 #52
Do tell. What are the qualities of someone like that? Phentex Sep 2016 #53
Wow, this is slow learners day OnDoutside Sep 2016 #58
You specifically mentioned her by name... Phentex Sep 2016 #59
I did have to, as it went to the point that I was making, but which you appear unable to OnDoutside Sep 2016 #62
Ahem ;) OnDoutside Sep 2016 #87
PSYOP WheelWalker Sep 2016 #30
Yup. TonyPDX Sep 2016 #72
are the khans invited? that should really upset him. niyad Sep 2016 #32
Stare sanduca Sep 2016 #35
A good reminder of what a true billionaire looks like, hope Trump could change into the person Thinkingabout Sep 2016 #37
How about him using a mirror..... machoneman Sep 2016 #40
Perfect choice matelize Sep 2016 #42
Trump would lose his temper Wednesdays Sep 2016 #77
Imagine a front row of presidents & candidates... kerouac2 Sep 2016 #45
Has all the makings for a great Twilight Zone episode! bluesbassman Sep 2016 #64
They should also have Bloomberg there nt maryellen99 Sep 2016 #47
That's almost as good as Obama sitting up front MADem Sep 2016 #48
Cuban was on the Netflix show "Chelsea" Zing Zing Zingbah Sep 2016 #55
not exactly a "brilliant move" ... surrealAmerican Sep 2016 #67
Do tell us precisely what is "low" about this tactic? I'm curious to know. nt MADem Sep 2016 #71
Your great concern is duly noted Wednesdays Sep 2016 #78
Surreal indeed. Do you think Trump will debate on facts? You willing to Akamai Sep 2016 #81
If you're trying to imply that Hillary will have to play Trumps game ... surrealAmerican Sep 2016 #84
"Stunt"? "Low tactic"? WTH? brett_jv Sep 2016 #83
Great!!! Shake your head when you disagree, and maybe push a finger down Akamai Sep 2016 #73
Only thing better I can think of is Elizabeth Warren right beside him! lastlib Sep 2016 #76
And Mike Bloomberg C_U_L8R Sep 2016 #79
His chin alone will scare Drumph into a babbling white hot nationalist mess. nt JanMichael Sep 2016 #80
Weirdly subversive for dems… dhill926 Sep 2016 #82

Farmgirl1961

(1,493 posts)
1. Just being there in the front row staring at Trump
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 10:44 AM
Sep 2016

Just being there in the front row staring at Trump...

Will hopefully annoy the hell out of Trump!

GOLGO 13

(1,681 posts)
2. Cuban is a billionaire that is smarter & more successful than CHUMP. He's a self made man too.
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 10:46 AM
Sep 2016

CHUMP is small compared to Cuban.

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
19. People with money always get the best seats in the house
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 11:38 AM
Sep 2016

Not a surprise. I'd rather homeless sit in the great seats.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
50. A homeless person would not have the capacity to
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:48 PM
Sep 2016

Annoy Trump. Cuban does.

The homeless person would rather have a nice SRO room with TV and shower as opposed to being an object of stares, curiosity and misplaced pity.

TeamPooka

(24,228 posts)
33. No but I could see TV airing some reaction shots of Cuban to Trumps' lies and bullshit
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:00 PM
Sep 2016

that will be priceless and meme-worthy

 

KittyWampus

(55,894 posts)
31. Cuban is high profile enough he may get on-air time after the debate...
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 12:57 PM
Sep 2016

hopefully. He doesn't mince words and he's smart.

MANative

(4,112 posts)
41. Agreed. He has his faults (who doesn't!), but he's been...
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:26 PM
Sep 2016

effective in calling out some of Trump's crap. He's got credibility that only people like Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, George Soros, etc., have because they are legitimate business successes.

 

KittyWampus

(55,894 posts)
66. And enough people know who he is... he's a very useful celebrity in a unique way.
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 04:39 PM
Sep 2016

Warren Buffed doesn't own a sports team (I think, lol) and he isn't on a popular nighttime show.

Tommy_Carcetti

(43,182 posts)
10. He should hold up one of those pointing arrow signs football fans hold....
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 10:55 AM
Sep 2016

....when the opposing team's field goal kicker is attempting to kick the field goal.

And the light should hit him just so that Trump's sure to see him in the audience.

Aviation Pro

(12,170 posts)
11. Would love it
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 10:58 AM
Sep 2016

If Cuban says loudly, "Hey, fake billionaire, you lie! Where are your tax returns, fucko?"

Tanuki

(14,918 posts)
14. This reminds me of the langurwallah from DUer Recursion's classic thread, in which the monkeys
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 11:11 AM
Sep 2016

took control of the cabana:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018577487

0847: "Ladies and gentlemen, we apologize. A troop of monkeys has taken residence around the pool. Please avoid the pool until further notice."

........
0912: "Ladies and gentlemen, we appreciate the patience you are showing and your many calls of concern. I stress we are doing the needful. We have called the langurwallah and he will be coming today."

(You already know "langur", "wallah" means roughly "vendor". A langurwallah carries one of the larger monkeys around to scare away the macaques. That's a job here.)
........

1302: "Ladies and gentlemen, the langurwallah has arrived! He should be clearing the pool area shortly."

1320: "Ladies and gentlemen, the pool is clear. I say again the pool is clear of monkeys. (slight pause) However the monkeys still control the cabana. Please avoid the area until further notice."

.......
1442: "Ladies and gentlemen, the inconvenience has been highly regretted. Jai ho! The entire grounds are now certified as free of monkeys. Please go about your day."

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This was a brilliant move from Team Hillary!

hamsterjill

(15,220 posts)
16. Brilliant move indeed!
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 11:23 AM
Sep 2016

If it unsettles Trump, I'm all for it.

If Trump succeeds in not letting it get to him - what could it hurt to have Cuban there.

It's a win/win situation!

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
18. the "Humbling at Hofstra" on Monday," Cuban tweeted. "It Is On!"
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 11:28 AM
Sep 2016

Intimidation 101.
Cuban is the ONE person who Trump cannot intimidate.
He's also the one person who knows the truth about big mouth fraud Donald Trump.
And Trump knows he knows.

I may have to watch the fake debate afterall.

This from CNN:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2016/09/22/politics/mark-cuban-donald-trump-hillary-clinton/index.html?client=ms-android-att-us

Mark Cuban to take his trolling of Trump to the front row of Monday's debate

"Just got a front row seat to watch @HillaryClinton overwhelm @realDonaldTrump at the "Humbling at Hofstra" on Monday," Cuban tweeted. "It Is On!"

Haahaaaa!!


OnDoutside

(19,960 posts)
23. Of course not, but if Trump thinks putting Cuban in the front row is provocative, it wouldn't be a
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 12:45 PM
Sep 2016

surprise to see him do something to get back at her.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
24. And remind everyone
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 12:48 PM
Sep 2016

that donnie is an adulterer and Hillary is the one who got cheated on? Only if they're incredibly stupid.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
38. Like I said on another thread
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:11 PM
Sep 2016

if he's stupid enough to go there, he'll lose even more women voters. He showed zero remorse for cheating on his favorite child's mother - in fact he bragged about it - that's not going to go over well with women while he's attacking a woman who was cheated on and worked to keep her family together. It's a losing strategy for him but since I don't think much of his intellect, he may be too stupid to realize that. I sure hope so.

OnDoutside

(19,960 posts)
46. Well, he's spent the last 15 months playing to the gallery, and on the basis that he will not be
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:40 PM
Sep 2016

able to manage 90 minutes of a coherent, intellectual debate, a bit of PT Barnum is not beyond possibility.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
57. Winning the republican primary
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 02:20 PM
Sep 2016

with the other 15 opponents splitting the not-don the con voters, it really wasn't very difficult for him to win the nomination. Especially with the billions in free press the media gave him. The general electorate is an entirely different story. If he behaves with Hillary the way he did with the rest of the cons, he'll get creamed. Insults will not win him the debate or the election.

OnDoutside

(19,960 posts)
60. Hang on, think about this logically. All we know about him from those who have known him over the
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 02:30 PM
Sep 2016

last 40 years, says that he doesn't possess the ability to do a "Hillary" on this i.e. read, read, read/practice, practice, practice. That being the case, what else has he got ? He could try to bat down every serious question for 90 minutes, but imo, he doesn't have the patience to do so. If that is the case then he will have been schooled in one clear strategy of trying to unsettle her, along with a half dozen zingers to hit her with. He MIGHT not use "Crooked Hillary" but he won't be far behind.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
61. I think all he's got are insults
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 02:32 PM
Sep 2016

so I don't see him "winning" the debate the way you and I understand debates. My biggest fear is that the bar is set so incredibly low for him - if he doesn't crap on the stage or call her the C word, they'll call him the winner (or at least a tie). And blaming the media WILL work with a not unsubstantial percentage of Americans.

OnDoutside

(19,960 posts)
63. Yes to an extent, but can you see him going through 90 minutes "being Presidential" ? I'm sure and
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 02:43 PM
Sep 2016

hope Hillary will be gently pressing all his buttons, waiting for him to snap. The great thing is that there are only the two of them, so there's nowhere to hide.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
65. NO way
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 02:53 PM
Sep 2016

on him acting Presidential for 90 minutes. And I honestly think it was BRILLIANT to put Cuban in the front row. Donnie HATES self made billionaires - it plays into his vast insecurity of being part of the lucky sperm club. Cuban smirking every time donnie opens his mouth will push every single one of donnie's buttons. Hillary just had to do her thing - we already know she's more than qualified.

Response to leftynyc (Reply #65)

colorado_ufo

(5,734 posts)
27. Time to give this woman a break, and I mean Monica.
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 12:51 PM
Sep 2016

She made a terrible mistake when she was quite young and has been paying for it, over and over, and very publicly, ever since. I have seen and heard her speak, and she is a very intelligent and reasonable person. There is no way that she would, for any amount of money, do something like that.

Time for us all to put away the stones.

OnDoutside

(19,960 posts)
43. That wasn't a stone against her, they could just as easily get
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:35 PM
Sep 2016

Juanita Broaddrick....don't forget Trump's scum in chief is Bannon

Phentex

(16,334 posts)
49. Do you seriously think she supports Trump in any way?
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:47 PM
Sep 2016

She is very much into supporting anti bullying AND strong women. If you knew anything about her, you'd delete this post. Or be embarrassed to post it in the first place.

OnDoutside

(19,960 posts)
58. Wow, this is slow learners day
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 02:23 PM
Sep 2016

"or someone like that" ie. those who were tangled up in the Bill scandals of the 90s. Don't read into what isn't there.

Phentex

(16,334 posts)
59. You specifically mentioned her by name...
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 02:27 PM
Sep 2016

you didn't have to. But just now you can't think of any reason why you posted her name?

OnDoutside

(19,960 posts)
62. I did have to, as it went to the point that I was making, but which you appear unable to
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 02:40 PM
Sep 2016

grasp. I could just as easily have written Broaddrick/Jones/Wiley etc. The point that evidently escapes you, is that Trump could attempt to respond, in his typical fashion, by getting someone from Bill's indiscretions into those front row seats as well. Perhaps the Clinton Campaign are doing a double bluff in that regard.

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
37. A good reminder of what a true billionaire looks like, hope Trump could change into the person
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:06 PM
Sep 2016

Cuban is .

machoneman

(4,007 posts)
40. How about him using a mirror.....
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:23 PM
Sep 2016

Cuban can direct a light source to that mirror to distract the Orangeman. Would be great to see him wincing and complaining!

matelize

(19 posts)
42. Perfect choice
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:35 PM
Sep 2016

What a great idea let's put Mark Cuban and the Khans right beside each other. One who knows how to get down in the trenches and deal with him at his own level, and the Khans who would show the complete opposite in character, dignity, and honor from the vile persona that is Donald Trump.

kerouac2

(449 posts)
45. Imagine a front row of presidents & candidates...
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:37 PM
Sep 2016


Bill Clinton, Gore, Biden, Bush 1, Romney, Carter, Jeb. Bloomberg would be good, too. All just sitting a staring and shaking their heads in disgust.

Throw in a few people that he's insulted or hurt...

like the handicapped reporter Trump mocked, Serge Kovaleski.

Matter of fact, Lester should let Serge Kovaleski ask Trump the first question...

bluesbassman

(19,374 posts)
64. Has all the makings for a great Twilight Zone episode!
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 02:48 PM
Sep 2016

First Trump squirms, then flop sweat flows followed by involuntary spasms. Soon he begins to drool and scream and as Rod makes his final remarks we see Trump in a straitjacket being led out of the room by men in white coats.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
48. That's almost as good as Obama sitting up front
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:43 PM
Sep 2016

Mocking him like he did at the correspondent's dinner.

Zing Zing Zingbah

(6,496 posts)
55. Cuban was on the Netflix show "Chelsea"
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 01:54 PM
Sep 2016

very recently and bad mouthing Trump. I saw the episode just yesterday.

surrealAmerican

(11,361 posts)
67. not exactly a "brilliant move" ...
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 06:22 PM
Sep 2016

... more like a unnecessary stunt

She should be quite capable of "winning" the debate on her own merits without this sort of low tactic.

 

Akamai

(1,779 posts)
81. Surreal indeed. Do you think Trump will debate on facts? You willing to
Sat Sep 24, 2016, 12:31 AM
Sep 2016

bet the future on this?

Well if you think Trump will abide by the rules, you have not paid attention to the last five years.

surrealAmerican

(11,361 posts)
84. If you're trying to imply that Hillary will have to play Trumps game ...
Sat Sep 24, 2016, 07:34 AM
Sep 2016

... by his rules to win this, I'm going to have to disagree with you. That is exactly what he wants her to do.

brett_jv

(1,245 posts)
83. "Stunt"? "Low tactic"? WTH?
Sat Sep 24, 2016, 04:27 AM
Sep 2016

Cuban is not even known to be particularly left-wing, from anything I've ever read.

Nor is he some 'enemy' of Trumps, just someone (just one of MILLIONS, I might add) who doesn't think he's qualified to be President. Who happens to also be a rich dude.

There's absolutely nothing 'low', nor 'stunt-like' ... about this. Not like she invited Marla Maples (& whatever other ex-wives Drumpf has, I don't know all their names, just that one) to come rub her shoulders after each answer she gives ...

 

Akamai

(1,779 posts)
73. Great!!! Shake your head when you disagree, and maybe push a finger down
Fri Sep 23, 2016, 10:36 PM
Sep 2016

your mouth for the most egregious errors.

Or just smile hugely when you know he has screwed up.

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