US Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters last night that she is "ready to debate with Donald Trump", accusing him of "backing down" from the previous agreement for a debate organized by TV "ABC News" on September 10, reported the Associated Press, quoted by BTA.
"I think voters deserve to see the split screen that is part of this race at the debate," she said as she landed at Andrews Air Force Base. after his trip to the states of Indiana and Texas.
The Sept. 10 debate was one of two debates that President Joe Biden and Donald Trump had agreed to. The first was hosted by CNN on June 27, but then Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris as his successor.
Trump said he would prefer the debate moved to Fox News, but would be willing to face Harris more than once. Harris has not yet responded to the question of whether "Fox News" will host the debate.
According to Alex Conant, a Republican consultant, the debate could be "decisive".
"This is the only time voters really listen," he said.
This year's presidential campaign has already shown the potential power of debates. President Biden's disastrous performance on June 27 revived concerns that he is too old for a second term. His support among Democrats collapsed and he ended his re-election bid.