The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in their first televised debate on Tuesday.
This highly anticipated event, moderated by ABC, will be a crucial test for both candidates, with millions of Americans tuning in to witness the battle for the White House.
Harris, who has unified the Democratic party and overtaken Trump in the polls, is spending five days in preparation, determined to prove herself as a strong contender.
Trump, on the other hand, is expected to adopt an aggressive approach, having previously subjected Harris to racist and sexist taunts.
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The debate, taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a critical battleground state, will be a defining moment in the 2024 election.
With no prior face-to-face encounters between the two, this debate has the potential to be a game-changer.
As Erin Christie, a Rutgers University School of Communication and Information expert, notes, “These are two very different candidates that have previously never met in person. So, it will prove to be a very enlightening debate which could even be the make-it-or-break-it factor in the election.”
With the stakes high, Americans will be watching closely to see how the debate unfolds, and whether it will be a decisive moment in the final sprint to November 5.
