U.S Presidential Election 2024: Joe Biden vs Donald Trump - Will there be another debate? If yes, when?

ABC News is all set to host the second US Presidential Debate on September 10. In a matter of nine weeks, the two candidates are expected to have a second face-off. David Muir and Linsey Davis will host the debate and the rules to participate in the debate have been confirmed. The location of the debate is yet to be confirmed. There are also reports that the two Vice-Presidential nominees will also have a debate soon. Many questions have also been raised if Biden will participate in the debate as many Democrats are calling for his replacement on the ballot box.

Rules of the debate:

The rules to participate in the debate will be similar to the first presidential debate. Firstly, the candidates will have to secure at least 15% of the total votes in four separate national polls. Secondly, they have to appear on enough state ballots to reach the required threshold of 270 votes. Lastly, the candidates will have to agree with the prescribed rules and format of the debate rules fixed by the channel. These rules are yet to be notified by the channel.

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Vice-Presidential debate:

It has been announced that CBS has agreed to fix a debate between the two vice-presidential nominees this summer. Incumbent Vice-President Kamala Harris has expressed her interest in debating with the candidate nominated by the Republicans.

The Republicans will be holding their national convention from July 15-18 and it is expected that the party will issue an official presidential nomination to Donald Trump. The former President is also expected to announce the name of the individual who is his Vice-Presidential nominee. It is still not clear who will be Trump’s choice to be his deputy.

FAQs:

Has the timing been announced for the second presidential debate?
The debate will begin on 9PM on September 10. The debate will begin at the local time and no audience will be permitted. It will be broadcast across the country.

What happened during the first presidential debate?
Many observers said that Joe Biden had failed to make a difference in the first presidential debate. He appeared to be lost and incoherent. Trump managed to dominate the debate.