This September 10th political debate is creating a lot of buzz within the United States simply because there are two famous presidential candidates—Donald Trump and Kamala Harris—who will join the debate. The debate will be presented by the ABC Network, quite a surprising thing since Trump has sued this network in the past. This debate is hotly anticipated at this point in the run-up to the presidential elections, for both candidates would pitch themselves in presenting their policies and vision to the American public.
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The political scenario has vastly changed since Kamala Harris announced her candidature, and this manifests in the Ipsos poll’s recent results. The same was found: Kamala Harris enjoys a 42 percent approval rating, something higher than that of Donald Trump, which was 37 percent. This 5 percent lead underlines an increasing trend for Harris, proving that the platform and messaging bring her a large section of the electorate into strong support. The September 2–7 poll of 2,045 Americans nationwide gives a broad snapshot of where voters stand now.
It’s no wonder that Trump’s popularity is so low with factors such as ongoing controversies and legal battles that have shadowed his campaign. While he still held on to a strong constituency, recent polls of his performance indicate that, at this point, he needs a revised strategy if he is going to capture the interest of undecided voters. Harris, however, was much more effective in establishing herself as a candidate representing very well the values and issues that have gained massive attention and credibility among progressivists: healthcare, climate change, and social justice.
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The September 10th debate is going to prove a defining moment for both candidates in terms of tilting public opinion further one way or the other. Trump will fight back to regain his lost ground and try to take on Harris’s increasing popularity, whereas Harris will try to consolidate her lead by defining what America’s future looks like according to her.
It will be an interesting race, keenly observed by political analysts, as the Trump-Harris dynamics are going to set the tone for the entire election scenario. With the Ipsos poll showing a competitive race, the stage is all set for a vivid political competition that underlines very contrasting styles and policies these two influential figures have. As the country waits with bated breath to watch the debate, it remains to be seen how this contest will shape the upcoming election and influence the direction of American politics.
