President Biden recently announced on social media that he has accepted an invitation for a debate from CNN, scheduled for June 27th. The Biden campaign has proposed two debates between Biden and former President Donald Trump, one in late June and another in early September, bypassing the traditional debates organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
Former President Trump has agreed to participate in two debates, one in June and one in September. The debates are planned to be one-on-one, excluding third-party candidates, and will be organized directly with broadcast networks, excluding the Commission on Presidential Debates.
Details are still being finalized, with Trump suggesting two-hour debates with podiums, while the Biden campaign prefers in-studio debates with a moderator and candidates only, with mics on only when the candidate is speaking to avoid interruptions.
Both candidates seem eager to start the debate process earlier than usual, possibly due to concerns about poll numbers and the desire to energize their respective bases. The Biden campaign views debates with Trump as beneficial, showcasing Biden's strengths and reasons for presidency.
These debates are seen as an opportunity for Biden to address important issues such as abortion rights and democracy, creating a contrast with the former president to emphasize the perceived threat to American democracy and freedoms.
