On its face, President Donald Trump's immediate insistence that he would not participate in a virtual second debate made very little political sense. After all, he needs more chances to take on Joe Biden, as the former VP continues to rise in the polls. Upon further examination, though, Trump’s decision makes sense for one reason and one reason only. He sees this as an opportunity to continue to build the case, if he loses this November -- for why. SOURCES AND FURTHER READING: Trump says he will not participate in a virtual debate www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2020/10/08/trump-biden-second-presidential-debate-virtual-vpx.cnn Trump's rejection of virtual format puts future of debates in question www.cnn.com/2020/10/08/politics/second-presidential-debate-virtual/index.html Donald Trump already has an excuse if he loses in 2020 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRCvhuGnHXk About me: I was named "best dressed" in 7th grade. That, along with being CNN's editor at large and author of the daily "Point" newsletter are my proudest achievements. Look for me here every Tuesday and Thursday to find out what’s really going down in politics. CREDITS Writer: Chris Cillizza Producer: Allison Gordon The Point Editor: Leigh Munsil Video Editor: Michelle Cho Follow Chris on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cillizzac/ Twitter: twitter.com/cillizzacnn Facebook: www.facebook.com/chris.cillizza/ Subscribe to The Point newsletter: www.cnn.com/specials/politics/the-point-with-chris-cillizza?source=Point_Youtube. #CNN #News

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