Godwin Shaibu- Trump-Harris Debate Date: Mark your calendar for September 10, 2024, at 9 p.m. Eastern(2:00 am, Sunday 11:00am, Nigerian time), when Trump and Harris will go head-to-head in a debate hosted by ABC News at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
- Moderators: David Muir and Linsey Davis will guide this 90-minute showdown.
- Debate Negotiation: This election cycle is a first since 1988, with debates no longer organised by the Commission on Presidential Debates. The campaigns are now negotiating directly with TV networks.
- Additional Debates: Trump’s pushing for more debates on other networks, but Harris’s team is sticking to just two presidential and one vice-presidential debate.
- Vice-Presidential Debate: Expect another clash when JD Vance and Tim Walz debate on October 1, 2024, hosted by CBS News.
What to Know About the Upcoming Trump-Harris Debate
On September 10, 2024, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will square off at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. This isn’t just any debate, it’s the first time since 1988 that the debates are being managed directly by the campaigns and TV networks, without the usual Commission on Presidential Debates calling the shots.
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This debate is a big deal in the 2024 election, and both Trump and Harris are making sure they get the upper hand. Trump initially wanted three debates, but Harris’s team has agreed to just two presidential debates and one vice-presidential face-off.
The first of these, on September 10, will set the stage for what’s to come in this high-stakes election season.
Where can I watch it?
ABC will broadcast the debate, which it is producing in conjunction with its Philadelphia affiliate, WPVI-TV. ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu will stream the debate.
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The Harris Campaign Said It Would Do Another Presidential Debate in October
After the September showdown, Harris’s team has confirmed they’ll participate in another presidential debate in October. This strategy lets Harris stay in the spotlight without overextending herself.
On the other hand, Trump’s campaign is still pushing for more debates, but so far, only the September and October debates are locked in.
Trump Has Proposed Two Additional Debates on Different Networks
Trump isn’t backing down when it comes to his debate demands. He’s proposed extra debates on Fox News and NBC, but Harris’s campaign hasn’t agreed to these, making it unclear whether they’ll actually happen. Right now, the only sure things are the September 10 debate on ABC and the one in October.
Additional Insights and Implications
This isn’t just about who can debate better, it’s about winning over voters. Trump has been throwing jabs at Harris, questioning her debate skills, while Harris is standing firm, daring Trump to bring it on.
This debate could really shape the rest of the campaign, with Trump trying to paint Harris as a weak link and Harris working to keep her momentum going and appeal to undecided voters.
The September 10 debate could be a turning point in the 2024 election, and both candidates are under pressure to deliver.
It’s going to be intense, and it might just change everything as we head towards November.
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