国际英语资讯:Trump needs to pivot to jobs, economy in debate amid scandal over lewd sexist remarks: Trump_时事

国际英语资讯:Trump needs to pivot to jobs, economy in debate amid scandal over lewd sexist remarks: Trump

Trump is going to reenforce the negative perception that Clinton is a political hack who's corrupt, who's involved in scandals, Winnie said.

Trump has to show he's an acceptable alternative to Clinton, he said. "And that's what he's looking to do - to have a solid debate performance, get her on the defensive, really highlight the strong issue of corruption and also the economy," he said.

But given the recent release of the tapes, Trump may well have an uphill climb in Sunday's debate, and analysts said he will be on the defensive, despite the need to play offense.

Trump is likely to stick with the strategy of hammering Clinton, but Clinton now has the advantage after the release of the tapes, analysts said.

But experts said the tape will be difficult to defend for Trump, and it will be difficult to change the subject for him without seeming to be dismissive of the issue.

Moreover, Trump may have a difficult time controlling the direction of the debate, since the town hall format allows the audience to ask questions.

Winnie said Trump's VP pick Mike Pence set a good example for Trump by winning the debate with Clinton's running mate Senator Tim Kaine earlier this week.

Pence remained calm and cool while debating Kaine. This is much needed in the Trump performance Sunday night, given not only the tapes, but also Trump's recent trivial social media war with a former Miss Universe, which did not help him with voters.