Harris wants a second debate with Trump: Letters to the Editor Sept. 25, 2024
The Issue: Vice President Harris’ desire for a second presidential debate with Donald Trump on CNN.Why should former President Donald Trump accept another debate with left-leaning media (“Harris agrees to second debate,” Sept.22)?The first debate was with CNN on June 27, pitting Trump against President Biden.
The second debate was with ABC, pitting him against Harris.Trump should agree to a third debate, but only if Harris agrees to a debate on Fox News after.Peter ProvenzaleGoodyear, Ariz.Discretion is an important part of valor — or simply put, Trump shouldn’t even entertain the idea of a second debate with Harris.Harris, looking to solidify her lead in the polls, is baiting Trump into another debate that could destroy his chance of winning over independent voters.Whether their first debate was fixed to hurt Trump or not, it definitely worked in Harris’ favor thanks to help from the ABC moderators.Ron ZajicekCortlandtTrump says he won’t debate Harris a second time.
But Trump’s decision to decline a second debate with Harris seems sketchy, at best, to me.No law requires presidential debates, but I believe they’re extremely important.A second debate between Trump and Harris would be good for the nation, even if it takes place in late October.Denny FreidenrichLaguna Beach, Calif.Another debate would be the perfect opportunity for Trump to put Harris on the defensive.But he should accept the CNN debate on the condition that she also agrees to a debate on Fox.
My money says Harris will refuse.Ezra IniQueensTrump lost so badly in his first debate with Harris that he is too scared to gear up for round two — and I say this as someone who is not a fan of Harris.It turns out it’s easier to bully a senile dementia patient than a younger woman.Trump should just take the debate anyway and lose again.Phil SteinMerced, Calif.Harris can’t expect to share a debate stage with Trump again.
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