Vice President Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by two percentage points among registered voters across the crucial swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvaniaand Wisconsin, according to a recent Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll of 4,962 registered voters.
That’s why Trump’s campaign team is praying he can deliver a knockout punch in the presidential debate scheduled for Tuesday, September 10. However, the Republican candidate can expect a far tougher 90 minutes face-to-face with Harris than in his July 27 encounter with 81-year-old Joe Biden, whose confused demeanor became the key factor in renouncing his bid for a second term.
Harris has performed well in previous debates (during the 2020 Democratic primaries and against Vice President Mike Pence), leveraging her experience as a California prosecutor to respond to attacks quickly and remain composed. On the other hand, Trump’s advisers fear he may go off script and resort to personal attacks on Harris instead of focusing on her record, which could particularly alienate independent voters.
Harris, known for her mental toughness, is expected to hold her ground and may even try to goad Trump into losing his temper. According to NBC, the candidates’ microphones will be muted while their opponent is speaking. While Harris’ team would prefer “hot mics,” Trump’s advisers insisted they are turned off, no doubt fearing bizarre off-the-cuff remarks.
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