United States presidential election:Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off in their first and possibly only debate, scheduled for 9 p.m. ET in Philadelphia. The high-pressure event offers voters a clear view of their opposing visions after a summer of dramatic campaign twists. Since the last debate in June, the campaign landscape has changed dramatically. President Joe Biden dropped out of the race after a poor showing, Trump survived an assassination attempt, and both sides have solidified their running mates. Harris will try to make a stronger case against Trump than Biden did, while Trump plans to paint her as a liberal out of touch with reality.
A historic confrontation
Trump, 78, has struggled to adjust to Harris, 59, who is the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. Trump has at times resorted to racial and gender stereotypes, while Harris is trying to highlight her experience as a prosecutor to challenge Trump more effectively than Biden.
What is Trump’s debate strategy?
Trump plans to criticize Harris for being too liberal, focusing on positions she held during her 2020 presidential campaign. His team, including Tulsi Gabbard, has prepared it to highlight Harris’ shift from progressive to more moderate stance on issues like Medicare for All and fracking. Trump’s campaign is also expected to highlight concerns about immigration and inflation.
What is Harris’ approach?
Harris will try to balance giving credit for the Biden administration’s accomplishments with addressing its weak points, such as inflation. She is expected to portray Trump as unstable and a threat to democracy, especially in light of his consistent rhetoric about the 2020 election and recent threats to jail political opponents.
Harris’ performance could be a turning point and, should she falter, could reopen the race. Both sides have much to prove in what is expected to be a defining moment in the 2024 presidential campaign.
Where to see
The debate will be broadcast live on ABC News and absentee ballots will be distributed the following day in key states such as Alabama. This may be the last chance for voters to see the candidates face off before the election.
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