Approaching Showdown in US Election: Television Face-off Between Trump and Harris
The upcoming presidential debate holds significant weight as the contenders are practically tied in the polls. This debate could potentially serve as a boost for Harris, allowing her to further define her views and make an impression on American voters. A recent survey conducted by The New York Times revealed that 28% of voters are unclear about Harris' political standings, while only 9% have such doubts regarding Trump.
Monday saw Harris heading to Philadelphia, with Trump expecting to land in the bustling East Coast city shortly before the debate commences. Over the past few days, Harris has been honing her skills in Pittsburgh with her team, while Trump appears to have put minimal effort into his preparations.
According to Trump's advisor, Jason Miller, it's almost impossible to prepare for a debate against Trump, comparing him to a legendary American sports personality: "Preparing for a debate against Trump is like getting ready to box Muhammad Ali."
During a radio interview, Harris expressed her belief that Trump is free from moral constraints. She anticipates him to twist facts and propagate falsehoods during the televised event. "We should be prepared for him to likely spew numerous untruths," she stated.
Economic policy and immigration are anticipated to be major discussion points. The possibility of discussions on abortion and foreign policy, as well as the ongoing legal proceedings against Trump for tampering with elections, cannot be ruled out. Fascinatingly, this will be Harris' first televised debate, while Trump, who is vying for presidency for the third time, will be participating in his seventh.
Elections in the past have been influenced by televised debates. For instance, poor performance from Joe Biden during his debate with Trump on June 27th hampered his plans to run again in the White House despite his advanced age.
The debate regulations have been meticulously set. A candidate's microphone will be switched off when it's not their turn. The debate will kick off promptly without an opening statement, but both candidates will deliver closing speeches lasting two minutes each.
For their responses, both candidates will have two minutes each, followed by an additional two minutes for a rebuttal. The challengers will stand behind a podium, with minimal accoutrements - a pen, notepad, and a water bottle.
The debate hall will be void of an audience, and there will be two scheduled commercial breaks during which the candidates' campaign teams are forbidden from contacting them.
The Trump-Biden debate was broadcast to 51.3 million viewers in the US, and a larger audience is predicted to witness Tuesday night's event. The venue, Philadelphia, is located in Pennsylvania, a swing state where the outcome of the presidential election on November 3rd remains undecided.
The US election is gaining momentum with the upcoming presidential debate, which could sway undecided voters as Harris works to clarify her political stance following concerns raised in a recent poll. Despite Trump's confidence in his debate abilities, his preparations have been less rigorous than those of his opponent.
