Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris has challenged Republican former President Donald Trump to a second debate before the upcoming United States presidential election. Harris has accepted CNN’s invitation for a debate on October 23, hoping that Trump will join her on the debate stage just weeks before the vote. The first debate between the two candidates on September 10 had over 67 million viewers, with many observers declaring Harris as the winner.
Trump has previously stated that there will be no third debate and reiterated this at a recent campaign rally, citing that it is too late for another showdown since early voting has already begun in some states. The proposed October debate would follow the same format as the first one in June when Trump competed against Joe Biden.
Polls show that Trump and Harris are in a close race, particularly in battleground states crucial for winning the White House. However, the impact of debates on presidential campaigns remains minimal according to experts. Despite this, some experts believe that the September debate has energized Harris’s campaign, while the Trump campaign must address the fact that his performance may not have garnered new supporters.
CNN has invited both Harris and Trump to participate in the fall debate to give the American public the chance to hear from the candidates before making their final decision at the polls. As the election date approaches, the spotlight will continue to be on Harris and Trump as they vie for the presidency.
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