Upcoming Harris-Trump Debate: Key Issues and Insights Ahead of the Election

Upcoming Debate: A High-Stakes Showdown

The highly anticipated debate is set to be hosted by ABC News from the vibrant city of Philadelphia. This event marks a significant moment in the election cycle as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to share the stage for the first, and likely only, time before the crucial November vote.

The stakes couldn’t be higher for both candidates. With the race remaining exceedingly close, voters are eager for insights into Harris’s policies and positions. While the debate will undoubtedly focus on key issues and promises, attendees should also brace for a more personal exchange between the two candidates.

Trump’s advisers have recommended that he avoid his typical strategy of launching personal insults at opponents. However, many are concerned that he may struggle to maintain this restraint. On the flip side, Harris has shown a willingness to employ sharp wit, previously suggesting that Trump and his supporters were “out of their minds.”

The debate is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. The New York Times will be providing a livestream of the event, complete with real-time analysis from their team of reporters. Here’s how you can tune in to watch the debate unfold.

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• Trump has made bold promises to cut Americans’ energy costs in half within a year, although experts and analysts express skepticism about this claim.
• Harris’s so-called “Tall Energy” initiative has been a topic of contention for Trump leading up to the debate.

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