Harris calls for second US presidential debate with Trump | US Election 2024 Update

Kamala Harris has challenged Donald Trump to a second debate before the presidential election on November 5. Harris has accepted CNN’s invitation to debate on October 23, while Trump has stated there will be no third debate. With early voting already underway in some states, Trump has deemed it too late for another debate.
The first Harris-Trump debate in September was watched by over 67 million people, with Harris being seen as the winner by many observers. Polls show a close race between Harris and Trump, particularly in battleground states. The New York Times polling tracker shows Harris with a slim lead of 49 percent support compared to Trump’s 47 percent.
Experts believe the September debate gave Harris a boost, but whether it will be enough to secure victory remains to be seen. The impact of debates on presidential campaigns is considered minimal, but the Harris-Trump face-off is said to have energized Harris’ campaign while possibly failing to gain new supporters for Trump.
CNN has proposed a debate format similar to one held in June between Trump and Joe Biden. The network is awaiting responses from both campaigns to proceed with a second debate. As the election draws near, all eyes are on the candidates as they make their final push to win over voters.

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