Former President Donald Trump and President Biden are preparing for the first of two presidential debates before the general election. With the race tied and Trump leading in key swing states, both candidates face high stakes. The new debate rules include no audience and moderators with mute buttons to prevent interruptions.
Both candidates have flaws to minimize, with Biden needing to appear strong and assertive, while Trump must avoid coming across as unhinged. The pressure is on to avoid mistakes that could impact the race, given how close the polls are in key states.
At 81 and 78 respectively, Biden and Trump are the two oldest candidates to ever run for president. Biden is preparing with practice debates at the White House, while Trump is confident in being himself during the debate.
The second debate is scheduled for mid-September. The candidates wanted an early debate to allow time for any mistakes to be forgotten. Both campaigns are focused on making sure their candidate performs well and connects with voters.
The debates will air on CBS News Minnesota and are expected to be a critical moment in the race for the White House. The outcome could reshape the election landscape ahead of the November general election.
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