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Biden And Trump Debate Showdown Looms

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. Liberal groups are trying to end Donald Trump'

President Biden emerged from Super Tuesday with one loss in American Samoa and some protest votes in various states, but now the focus shifts to the general election. The White House correspondent reports live from the North Lawn, highlighting the challenges and strategies ahead.

Despite facing discontent from progressives, President Biden is working on building a new coalition to secure victory in the upcoming election. The campaign aims to appeal to a broad spectrum of voters, including those who support Nikki Haley.

Biden's team remains confident in their assessment that Trump lacks the necessary resources and infrastructure for a successful general election campaign. Meanwhile, reports of Trump meeting with Elon Musk for campaign funding have surfaced, with Musk clarifying that he is not supporting either candidate.

Super Tuesday saw Biden and Harris nearly sweeping the primaries, except for American Samoa where a lesser-known entrepreneur secured a victory. Dean Phillips has announced his withdrawal from the race and endorsed Biden, emphasizing the importance of unity in the campaign.

As the field narrows down to two candidates, discussions about potential debates between Biden and Trump have emerged. While Biden's stance on committing to a debate remains uncertain, Trump has expressed eagerness for debates anytime, anywhere. The Biden campaign has labeled Trump's eagerness as a thirst for attention and plans to address the debate issue at the appropriate time.

Looking ahead, influential Democrats anticipate a face-off between Trump and Biden on the debate stage, with expectations that Biden's past debate performance will serve him well against Trump. The specifics of the debates, including dates and times, are yet to be confirmed, with both campaigns keeping their RSVPs unanswered for now.

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