The BBC has reported that numerous voters are eagerly awaiting the debate scheduled for Tuesday night, featuring ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The main interest lies in understanding the candidates’ strategies for addressing key issues if they secure a victory in the presidential race.
The upcoming debate, which marks the first confrontation between Trump, the Republican candidate, and Harris, the Democratic candidate taking over from Joe Biden following his less-than-stellar debate showing last June, will be broadcasted by ABC News.
Misty Dennis, a 45-year-old Republican from California, shared with the BBC her perspective on the debate, likening it to a job interview for the next president. She has decided to support Trump and expressed her desire to see a substantive discussion of policies from both sides.
Connor Logan, a young 23-year-old Republican hailing from Washington, expressed his anticipation for the debate to the BBC, highlighting his interest in the economic recovery and immigration policies. According to him, Trump excels in policy specificity, whereas he views Harris as more opaque or fluctuating in her positions. Nonetheless, he critiques Trump’s presentation style as a potential drawback.
In Utah, 27-year-old Robert Oliver, who previously supported Biden in 2020, intends to switch his vote to Trump this election. He mentioned to the BBC his interest in how both candidates will present their cases, noting Harris’s recent low profile compared to Trump’s debate style and public presence. For him, Harris’s ability to handle spontaneous debate dynamics is a key interest.
However, Jessi Mazzoni, a 31-year-old independent voter from Pennsylvania, conveyed to the BBC her decision to skip the debate. Citing the lack of substantive discourse in past debates, she remains skeptical about the candidates’ ability to present realistic and achievable goals on stage.
