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Harris And Trump Debate Showdown Looms

Harris And Trump Debate Showdown Looms

Politics Desk 27 Aug , 2024 12:55 PM GMT

  • Harris wants Trump to speak freely to potentially sabotage himself.

  • Trump's camp resists the mute button rule despite his willingness to forego it.

  • The debate is crucial for both candidates to shape the campaign narrative.

Harris And Trump Debate Showdown Looms
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a commit to caucus rally, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Coralville, Iowa. Trump says he is eager to debate President Joe Biden, even if the debates are spons
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In a highly anticipated showdown, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are at odds over the rules for their upcoming debate scheduled for September 10. The dispute centers around a rule that muted candidates' microphones when it was not their turn to speak, a measure put in place during the 2020 debates to prevent interruptions.

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Harris, known for her memorable line 'Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking' during a previous debate, is eager to give Trump the opportunity to speak freely, potentially allowing him to sabotage himself with interruptions or an overbearing personality.

Trump's camp resists the mute button rule despite his willingness to forego it.

Harris wants Trump to speak freely to potentially sabotage himself.

The debate is crucial for both candidates to shape the campaign narrative.

Trump's camp is resisting the rule, despite the former president expressing willingness to forego the mute button. The upcoming debate is seen as crucial for both candidates, with Trump aiming to slow Harris' momentum following her successful convention and Harris looking to solidify her position against a formidable opponent.

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The debate is expected to be a pivotal moment in the campaign, shaping the narrative for the rest of the race. Both candidates are under pressure to perform well, with Trump seeking to regain ground lost since Biden's withdrawal and Harris aiming to demonstrate her readiness to face tough policy questions and challenges from her opponent.

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