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originally posted by: Iscool
Really??? Since when does a wireless microphone require a wire running up yer back???
originally posted by: carewemust
OMG... It's the broadcast transmitter for her wireless microphone! Come on... get a grip folks.
That being said, Donald Trump complained that he was given one with weak batteries...or something like that.
originally posted by: carewemust
a reply to: Maluhia
Bimbo banging Bill is cheating. Are you sayin that Hillary is too?
The Bush campaign dismissed the claims, saying it was just a wrinkle in the presidential jacket.
originally posted by: carewemust
originally posted by: Maluhia
a reply to: carewemust
Ok, maybe. I didn't realize the mic were wireless. Are they? And why?
There was a Microphone on each podium. And one on the lapel of Trump and the boob of Clinton. Find any close-up still photos and they're apparent.
originally posted by: Maluhia
a reply to: tigertatzen
She has been photographed wearing an earpiece in the past - hence the "conspiracy theories" - usually discussed on a conspiracy site.
Those of us not versed in the dynamics of microphones want to know what's up in light of what we've seen in the past.
Ease up on the insults --- really not necessary
originally posted by: kruphix
originally posted by: Maluhia
a reply to: kruphix
With all due respect, I don't think it's the zipper. It seems like a wire.
Then maybe it is the wire from the transmitter to the lapel mic.
Either way, that is all it is...very common, Trump had one too but it's easy to hide when wearing a suit.
originally posted by: carewemust
OMG... It's the broadcast transmitter for her wireless microphone! Come on... get a grip folks.
That being said, Donald Trump complained that he was given one with weak batteries...or something like that.
originally posted by: tigertatzen
a reply to: Maluhia
What is that bulge and wire which appears to lead upwards, under that pantsuit?
It is the pack and wire for a lapel mic, which you can plainly see is attached to the front of both candidates' suit fronts. They use lapel mics in addition to the static mic on the podium. The wire runs up the back, over the shoulder under the suit jacket and emerges in the front. The packs are heavy and will pull the wire loose with its weight, so it's secured at the lower back. That's standard equipment in a debate, and Donald was wearing one too.
I know this because I've worn one myself, but a simple internet search would have answered your question within seconds. Of course...that's the boring answer though. Making it into some super secret special earpiece gets far more attention, so let's go with that instead.
originally posted by: kruphix
a reply to: Maluhia
It's her mic.
You would think Trump supporters would give it a break on these stupid conspiracy theories...it's not helping them look any better/smarter/rational.