The day arrived, the two candidates for the White House will star in one of the most anticipated moments of the presidential race: a televised debate in Philadelphiain the key state of Pennsylvania. Both candidates, who represent opposing views, will face each other for the first time in a scenario that could mark the course of the elections. November elections.
On the one hand, Donald Trump, who has accumulated vast experience in this type of confrontation, presents himself as the veteran in the political arena. He is no stranger to generating controversy, as he demonstrated in previous debates, including those during his 2016 campaign, where he made his now-famous comment towards Hillary Clintonsuggesting that he should be “in jail.” For the former Republican president, the strategy is clear: destabilize his opponent with off-the-cuff, pointed comments. However, his challenge this time is different.
Kamala Harris, For his part, he seeks to consolidate his figure in the campaign after Joe Biden’s withdrawal. His ability to face pressure was demonstrated at key moments, such as in 2019, when he criticized Biden during a Democratic debate for her stance on school segregation, which has captured the media’s attention. The candidate will have to balance her firmness, a characteristic of her judicial career, with the ability to avoid falling prey to the real estate magnate’s verbal attacks.
The setting for this debate is crucial for both. As the New York businessman tries to recapture the narrative of a campaign The former senator from California is trying to define her identity before the electorate, which still does not know her in depth. The polls indicate a close race, with each decisive vote in the swing states. In this context, any mistake or success in the debate could have direct repercussions at the polls.
Although some analysts point out that debates rarely drastically change elections, this meeting is seen as a chance so that the Democrat can strengthen her figure and contrast her style with that of the New York businessman, who is looking to take advantage of his public notoriety. With timed microphones and no audience present, both candidates will have the opportunity to present their positions without interruptions, in a debate that, although brief, could be one of the few direct encounters before November.
Expectations are high, and both teams laid out their strategies. Biden’s successor in the presidential race, entrenched since days before, dedicated time to preparing her speech, while the Republican leader, faithful to his more spontaneous style, increased his presence at public events. The duel, broadcast in prime time on ABC, will be watched not only by millions of Americans, but also by the world, attentive to how the presidential election shapes up in a deeply divided nation.
This first (and perhaps only) debate between Harris y Trump This will undoubtedly be a high point in a campaign marked by unexpected twists and latent tensions. Will the Democratic candidate be able to overcome the rhetorical traps of the former president, or will he be able to capitalize on his experience in debates to discredit her? The answers will begin to be revealed tonight.
*Maduro calls for “severe anti-fascist laws” so that Venezuela can “protect itself”*
WITH INFORMATION FROM AFP
The Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, in the international spotlight after questioned elections, he said that laws must be approved in the country “hard” against “fascism,” a term that Chavismo often uses to refer to its political adversaries.
“Venezuela must pass severe, tough anti-fascist laws, because hatred, violence, division, and the persecution of people for their ideas, their way of thinking and their nature cannot flourish here,” said the president, who was proclaimed for a third six-year term amid allegations of fraud.
“We are making laws to be on the safe side,” he said. Maduro, which accuses the opposition leader María Corina Machado, in hiding, and her rival in the elections of July 28Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, exiled in Spain, for encouraging post-election protests that left 27 dead, some 200 injured and 2,400 arrested.
He also referred to the celebration, on September 10 and 11, of the “first World Antifascist Congress” which will be attended by 300 guests from various countries.
“Great communicators, intellectuals, great leaders of the anti-fascist world are coming,” Maduro said.
On August 15, the parliament, controlled by Chavez, approved the “Law of Supervision, Regularization, Action and Financing of Non-Governmental Organizations and Non-Profit Social Organizations,” the first of a package requested by Maduro after the crisis generated by his reelection.
The opposition claims the victory of González Urrutia, who arrived on Sunday, September 8, Madrid as a political asylum seeker, after receiving a safe-conduct pass in which Maduro claims to have participated.
The “Law against fascism, neo-fascism and similar expressions” is still pending approval, which includes the illegalization of political parties and fines of up to 100 thousand dollars for companies, organizations or media that finance activities or disseminate information that “incite fascism.” Its discussion has been postponed on several occasions..
The package of laws also proposes the regulation of social networks, which the government considers a way to encourage insurrections. Since August 8, the X platform has been restricted in Venezuela.
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