Last Updated on 10/09/2024 by Arun jain
The vice president arrived in Philadelphia in the northeastern US state of Pennsylvania on Monday, ahead of a high-stakes TV debate with the former Republican president in the city.
The debate, to be held on Tuesday at 9 pm ET (0030 UTC on Wednesday), will be hosted by US broadcaster ABC News and will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. It will be the first time that Trump and Harris have discussed and met each other.
Harris, how is Trump preparing for the debate?
Harris has said he feels “good” ahead of the debate. At the same time, she said she was bracing for a possible personal insult from Trump, with the former president attacking Harris both over her and intelligence.
“There’s no floor to it in terms of how low it’s going to go, and we have to be prepared for that,” Harris said on the Ricky Smiley radio show. “And we have to be prepared for the fact that he might lie a lot.”
After a move backed by Trump, Harris will hit out at the former president on abortion rights. She will probably criticize and say that she will implement it after taking office.
Meanwhile, Trump is expected to criticize Harris, who served under President Joe Biden. At the same time, Trump is known for being unpredictable when it comes to debates and public events.
“You can’t prepare for President Trump. There’s no way to do that,” Trump campaign adviser Jason Miller told reporters Monday, likening Harris to “a boxer trying to prepare for Floyd Mayweather or Muhammad Ali.”
“You [just] Not knowing what angle to come at you with,” Miller added.
Former Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard is helping Trump with his campaign preparations. Gabbard previously debated against Harris in the 2020 Democratic primaries.
Presentation, not just policy, can leave an impression
The debate will also be noteworthy due to the presentation of the candidates. Harris was previously a prosecutor in her home state of California before moving to the higher office, when.
Furthermore, age will also play a role in the debate stage and how TV viewers perceive the duel. Trump is 78 years old, while Harris is 59 years old.
Harris’s Democratic predecessor in the race, .
Although the economy, immigration, foreign policy and other issues will be debated on the debate stage, the way the candidates appear on screen can leave a lasting impression on voters.
In September 1960, then-Vice President Richard Nixon asked US Senator John F. Kennedy faced off in the first nationally televised presidential debate. Before the debate, Nixon was the favorite in the race with eight years of experience under his belt in President Dwight Eisenhower’s administration and a wide lead over Kennedy in polls.
However, Nixon appeared ill during the debate, having recently been hospitalized for a knee injury. Kennedy, meanwhile, appeared more telegenic and youthful during the faceoff. Millions of Americans watched the TV debate, Kennedy’s electoral fortunes subsequently improved, and he finally defeated Nixon in the November 1960 election.
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