As a seasoned observer of American politics, I find myself both amused and intrigued by the latest dance between presidential hopefuls, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. It’s like watching two heavyweights in the ring, each trying to land a decisive blow while skillfully dodging the referee’s attempts at maintaining order.
Previously elected President Donald Trump declared his decision to withdraw from an upcoming debate among presidential nominees scheduled for September 10 on ABC. Instead, he proposed organizing a fresh confrontation on the Fox News Channel.
The debate on topic ABC, initially agreed upon by both the Trump campaign and President Joe Biden’s team, took place after Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race in July. Vice President Kamala Harris, now the Democratic nominee, has pledged to maintain this debate. Originally scheduled to be moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis.
In a post on Truth Social last Friday, Trump stated that the scheduled debate on September 10th had been cancelled. He pointed out that the agreement for this debate was made when Biden was still the nominee. Additionally, Trump brought up legal disagreements he has with ABC due to a defamation lawsuit he filed against the network following comments made by anchor George Stephanopoulos regarding a ruling that found Trump liable for sexual abuse. More recently, Trump had a public confrontation with ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott at an event hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists.
ABC News and Fox News did not offer immediate comment Saturday.
“According to the Harris campaign’s statement on Saturday, Donald Trump appears to be evading the debate he previously agreed to, and they believe Fox News might be his escape route. However, Harris remains committed to her agreement with ABC News for an appearance, using it as an opportunity to address a nationwide primetime audience.”
“We’re happy to discuss further debates after the one both campaigns have already agreed to.”
Fox News has extended invitations to both the Biden-Harris team and Trump campaign for a debate on their channel, scheduled for September 17. This proposal comes a week after an ABC News event was initially planned. The proposed debate will take place in Pennsylvania, with Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum serving as moderators.
As a movie reviewer, I’d say: “I’m open to debating the specific details such as date, format, and venue – whether it’s with an audience or not,” Wallace shared. The correspondence to campaign officials showcased data on Fox News’ influence among independent voters in crucial swing states. Recently, Wallace and Baier expressed their willingness to adopt a technique similar to CNN’s, where each candidate’s microphone could be muted during others’ speeches, potentially minimizing on-screen squabbles and ensuring a more focused event.”
From 1988 to 2020, the Commission on Presidential Debates, a non-partisan body, managed the presidential debate process, choosing moderators independently. However, with politics becoming increasingly contentious and filled with controversy, both the Republican and Democratic parties have been keen on finding ways to bypass this organization that was established in 1987 to organize debates, as several elections prior saw the League of Women Voters taking charge of these events.
The occurrences should not be underestimated. In June, a debate broadcast by CNN significantly impacted Biden, making him seem weary and exhausted. Despite the absence of a live audience and muted microphones when candidates weren’t speaking or responding, it seemed he lacked energy. This CNN broadcast was widely shared by competitors, even including commercial breaks – something previously considered inappropriate. An estimated 51.27 million viewers tuned in to this 90-minute event, as reported by Nielsen, which was aired simultaneously across 22 networks.
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2024-08-03 18:46