Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the rules for the upcoming presidential debate with former President Donald Trump, scheduled for September 10 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The most contentious rule, which Harris’s campaign initially opposed, involves muting candidates’ microphones when it’s not their turn to speak.Despite concerns that this format would ‘fundamentally disadvantage’ Harris and ‘shield Donald Trump from direct exchanges,’ her campaign ultimately agreed to the rules to ensure the debate would proceed. The debate will last 90 minutes with two commercial breaks and will be moderated by ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis.Other rules include a two-minute limit for answering questions, two minutes for rebuttals, and one minute for follow-ups. Candidates are prohibited from bringing notes or props and must remain at their podiums throughout the debate.Trump’s campaign expressed satisfaction with Harris’s acceptance of the rules. Jason Miller, a senior adviser to Trump, stated, ‘Americans want to hear both candidates present their competing visions to the voters, unburdened by what has been’.This debate comes at a crucial time in the campaign, with recent polls showing Harris gaining momentum and edging ahead of Trump in some national surveys. The face-off will be the first between Trump and Harris, who became the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden stepped aside.In a related development, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney has crossed party lines to endorse Harris, citing the ‘danger’ she believes Trump poses to the country. Cheney’s endorsement, along with those from other prominent Republicans, could potentially influence undecided voters as the campaign intensifies.
Key points
- Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted debate rules, including muted microphones, for the September 10 face-off with Donald Trump.
- The debate will be 90 minutes long, moderated by ABC News anchors, with strict rules on speaking time and conduct.
- Recent polls show Harris gaining momentum in the presidential race.
- Former Republican Rep.
Liz Cheney has endorsed Harris, citing concerns about Trump.
Contradictions👾Harris’s campaign initially opposed the muted microphone rule but ultimately accepted it, while Trump’s campaign seems satisfied with the rules.
