Several factors make the debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris among the most consequential presidential campaign events in decades.
First is the fact that Trump knocked out President Joe Biden in their debate on June 27. Never before had a single debate put an end to a general election presidential campaign, and we assert this while aware of the high impact of previous encounters, such as that between President Ronald Reagan and Vice President Walter Mondale. The Trump-Biden debate precedent has to weigh on both candidates’ minds Tuesday night.
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