During the Alabama-Georgia football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Vice President Kamala Harris plans to send a message to former President Donald Trump regarding their upcoming debate. A small plane will fly over Tuscaloosa with a banner challenging Trump for refusing a second debate, stating, 'Trump’s Punting on 2nd Debate.' This message will also be reinforced by a national ad airing during the game, urging Trump to face Harris on the debate stage once more.
While the Harris campaign has accepted an invitation for a second debate next month, Trump has declined, citing the timing as too late due to early voting in some states. Despite private considerations by Trump and his advisers about the potential benefits of another debate, it remains uncertain whether he will agree to it. Trump has hinted that his decision could depend on his mood.
A second debate could provide an opportunity for both candidates to make their case to the American people. Although polls, such as the New York Times-Sienna College poll, indicated that viewers believed Harris won the previous debate, it did not significantly impact the race, which continues to be closely contested.
