The upcoming presidential debate between President Trump and Kamala Harris, scheduled for September 10, is set to follow a specific set of rules, as released by ABC News.
Both the Trump and Harris campaigns have reportedly agreed to these guidelines.
According to Gateway Pundit, the Harris campaign had initially requested that both candidates' microphones remain unmuted throughout the entire 90-minute debate. This request mirrors President Trump's earlier demands for his CNN debate against Joe Biden in June, which included muted microphones, the absence of an audience, and a prohibition on notes and props. ABC News has confirmed to both campaigns that it will be adopting these "CNN rules" for the September debate.
However, a recent email obtained by The New York Post reveals that Kamala Harris attempted to alter the microphone rules at the last minute. This attempt was, however, rebuffed. Despite this setback, Harris remains optimistic about her preparation for the debate. "So far, so good," she commented on her debate preparation after ABC decided against modifying the rules in her favor.
This adherence to the agreed-upon rules underscores the importance of maintaining a level playing field in these debates, a principle that resonates with conservative values of fairness and respect for established norms. It also highlights the potential pitfalls of last-minute changes, which can disrupt the orderly conduct of such important events. As the debate approaches, all eyes will be on how these rules shape the discourse between the two candidates.
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