While Hillary Clinton has spent weeks huddled with advisers ahead of the first presidential debate, Donald Trump’s preparation has been rather more laissez- faire.



In August Trump told the New York Times that “you can prep too much for these things” and he has reportedly favored informal conversations over dress rehearsal-style grillings.

Instead Trump seems to be relying on his supporters’ input, sending out a “Trump debate preparation survey” this week.

The survey, which was emailed to Trump adherents this week and is available online, asks 30 questions on a range of issues. One asks if Trump should champion his “tell-it-like-it-is attitude”. Another asks if he should refer to Clinton as “Crooked Hillary on stage”.

During the Republican debates Trump often relied on insults to best his opponents, referring to Jeb Bush as “low energy”, Marco Rubio as “little Marco” and Ted Cruz as “lyin’ Ted”, but now that he will face just one opponent it is likely he will have to expand his range.

Part of the questionnaire touches on issues of inequality in the US. One question asks if Trump should “focus on his own experience living the American Dream, and his desire to make it accessible for ALL Americans?”

It is unclear how Trump, who was born into fabulous wealth and inherited his father’s company – which built more than 27,000 properties in New York City – when he was still in his 20s, would make this experience relatable to viewers.

In any case, the survey misses out a number of key points that Trump has focused on during his presidential campaign. Here are some questions that – based on his presidential campaign so far – Trump may want to ask his supporters.

•Should Mr Trump imply that the debate moderator is on his period?

Yes

No

•If you answered no to the above, how would you like Mr Trump to abuse the debate moderator?

Say: “Look at that face!”, while pointing to the debate moderator’s face

Call him a “big, fat pig”

Call him “a dog”

Other

•Should Mr Trump talk about his feelings for his daughter Ivanka?

Yes

No

He should leave the poor woman alone

•Should Mr Trump talk about his hands and how they are definitely not small?

Yes

No

•Should Mr Trump discuss his penis and how there is “no problem” with its size?

Yes

No

•If you answered no to both of the above: is there a part of Mr Trump’s anatomy you would like him to focus on?

Chest

Biceps

Abs

Other

•Would you like to see Mr Trump reach out to ethnic minorities?

Yes

No

•If you answered “yes” to the above, do you think Mr Trump should reprise his taco bowl stunt from earlier this year?

Yes

No

I prefer his KFC material

•Which of Mr Trump’s businesses do you think he should talk about during the debate?

Trump steaks

Trump vodka

Trump University

Trump Foundation

Trump: The Game

Trump Airlines

Trump casinos

Trump magazine

GoTrump.com

Trump Network