As a former criminal attorney in Florida (both prosecution and defense), I'm used to something called an "Allen Charge." The Allen Charge is given when a jury is deadlocked. The Court tells the jury to go back one more time, and for each juror to make the best possible argument AGAINST their position.
Here is the standard jury instruction:
Florida Standard Jury Instruction (Criminal) 3.06:
I have only one request of you. By law I cannot demand this of you, but I want you to go back into the jury room, then, taking your turns, tell each of the other jurors about any
weaknesses of your own positions. You shall not interrupt each other's comments or each other's views until each of you have had a chance to talk.
After you have done that, if you simply cannot reach a verdict, then return to the courtroom and I will declare this case mistried, and will discharge you with my sincere appreciation for your services. You may now retire to continue with your deliberations. Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen.
I suggest we give that a try on the Clinton/Sanders debate, on one specific issue - How will Republicans attack your choice of nominee.
Please note, this doesn't work if you're not honest about your own choice's weakness?
My choice of candidate is Hillary Clinton. So here's how I think Republicans will attack her:
Whitewater
Is there any doubt this will be resurrected? So much time and money was invested in it, and they already have so much about it, that this is a gimme.
Vince Foster
Republicans won't do it, but their surrogates will.
Cattle Futures
She turned a penny into a Krugerrand and that was illegal because Clinton.
Bill Clinton's infidelity
For some reason, they seem to think this will hurt her. They've already dug Linda Tripp up from the grave, so we'll see more of that, along with new allegations of his infidelity, etc.
BENGHAZZZEEEEEE!!!!!
Her name is going to be changed to "Hillary BENGHAZZZEEEEEE!!!!! Clinton," and we won't get a day, or perhaps even an hour, without hearing it.
Email
See BENGHAZZZEEEEEE!!!!!, supra.
Guns
Hillary doesn't love guns. Real 'Muricans love guns. Hillary's not a real 'Muricans.
Iran
Hillary was Secretary of State when the Iran negotiations started, ergo she hates Jews and wants to nuke Israel.
She's a woman
And a woman can't be Real Man.
She's an old woman
Because woman are useless once they stop being hot. And anyway, she was never hot. Plus, she's old. And not hot.
Dynasty
Note - this one doesn't work if Bush is the nominee.
We don't need more dynasties. We need fresh new ideas.
Obamacare
She'll uphold Obamacare, and that's the most evilist, communist, job-killingest and patient-killinest bill evah!
That's how I think they'll attack Hillary, and she's my choice of candidate.
How do you think Republicans will attach your choice of candidate?
Please be honest, or this doesn't work.
10:24 AM PT: Thank you Wisper. I forgot:
and I would add "Clinton Global Initiative with International Donors" to that list for obvious reasons.