Biden and Trump approach the debate stage

Recently, Donald Trump’s presidential campaign intensified the push for a debate between him and Joe Biden before the election. Biden responded positively, saying he would be happy to debate Trump. Trump, in return, challenged Biden to debate anywhere, anytime. Republicans have been calling for debates to happen, arguing that voters deserve to see both candidates on stage. Trump’s team sees earlier debates as beneficial for reaching voters before they make a decision. While some strategists believe debates are important, there is also an argument for both candidates to avoid debates to prevent negative perceptions from dominating the media cycle.

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