The first televised debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take place on Tuesday evening in preparation for the November 5 elections. However, Harris has already faced a setback regarding the debate rules, specifically concerning the microphones, which were decided by ABC News after weeks of negotiations between the campaigns of the two candidates. The event will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, without an audience, and will be moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis. It will last 90 minutes, with commercial breaks during which the candidates will not be able to interact with their staff. The candidates will not be allowed to bring notes on stage but can take notes during the debate; they will have only paper, pen, and water. The positions of Harris and Trump and the order of their closing statements were determined by a virtual coin toss, which granted Trump the final word. Each candidate will have two minutes to answer each question, two minutes for rebuttal, and an additional minute for clarifications. Harris's staff requests, including always-on microphones, were mocked by Trump’s campaign, which claimed that Harris was trying to engineer a more favourable debate format. The debate will be broadcast live on ABC News Live and will be preceded by a special "Race for the White House." The National Constitution Center is committed to promoting civil discourse. In conclusion, this debate represents a significant moment in the electoral process, as both candidates will face off on key issues that could shape the future of the country. But will this debate determine, ahead of time, the winner of the upcoming elections? Or will there be other contests that could sway the outcome in favour of one of the two contenders? American elections have taught us that until the very last second, every verdict can be rewritten, and I believe this time will be no different... join me as we see together how it all unfolds once again.
