WFU Expert: Next week’s Harris/Trump presidential debate

(Winston-Salem, N.C. – September 3, 2024) – Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off of their first presidential debate on September 10.

Wake Forest College political communications knowledgeable Nate French can supply perception on why the timing of this presidential debate issues and the way it may set the stage for a profitable White Home marketing campaign. 

French, who’s following North Carolina politics and the 2024 race for the White Home, is an affiliate educating professor. He can present pre-and post-debate evaluation, talk about what points will resonate effectively with voters and consider how Harris and Trump carry out throughout their televised matchup.  

French seems to be at each verbal and nonverbal communication.

“This debate shall be about who regarded presidential, who was in a position to talk that they’re commander in chief,” mentioned French. “Did they persuade the undecided or safe their base and which candidate received their level throughout the most effective?” 

It’s seemingly that prime points together with the financial system, immigration and reproductive rights shall be a part of the dialogue.

Along with the controversy content material, French mentioned the timing of this occasion can be vital.

“The controversy is so near the election, and it issues,” he added. “Early voting is simply across the nook in North Carolina and different states. The matchup can be totally different this time. How does it look gender primarily based? For those who bear in mind, we’ve seen Hillary Clinton in 2016, however we haven’t seen one other lady on the primary presidential stage. The final time we noticed Trump was within the debate with President Biden, and he carried out effectively, however will we see that once more? So, there shall be emphasis on how the candidates not solely reply to the moderator’s questions, however how effectively they do in entrance of the thousands and thousands of individuals watching this debate.”

French has been featured in politics-related tales and interviews by a number of information organizations together with WGHP Fox 8, Australian Broadcasting Company in Sydney, ABC Information Radio Australia and  CTV Information, a CNN affiliate primarily based in Toronto, Canada.

The presidential debate will air stay on Tuesday, September 10 at 9:00 p.m. EDT and is hosted by ABC Information.

One other vital matchup is the vice presidential debate on October 1 between Democratic candidate Tim Walz. (D) Minnesota, Harris’s choose and Republican candidate JD Vance, (R) Ohio, Trump’s choose.

In individual early voting in North Carolina takes place from Oct. 17 – Nov. 2. The overall election will happen on Tuesday, November 5.

Notice: To schedule an interview with Nate French, contact Keri Brown [email protected] or 336-971-4442 or C: 336-971-5402.                                                                                                             

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