Both Trump and Harris have accepted the rules, according to a release just sent out by the network.
They include:
They include:
- The debate will be 90 minutes with two commercial breaks.
- The two seated moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, will be the only people asking questions.
- A coin flip was held virtually on Tuesday, 3 September, to determine podium placement and order of closing statements; former President Donald Trump won the coin toss and chose to select the order of statements. The former president will offer the last closing statement, and the vice-president Harris selected the right podium position on screen (stage left).
- No opening statements; closing statements will be two minutes per candidate.
- Candidates will stand behind podiums for the duration of the debate.
- Props or prewritten notes are not allowed onstage.
ABC releases rules for Harris-Trump debate after both campaigns agree to participate – live
Rules for 10 September meeting include muted microphones, no opening statements and no direct questions to each other
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ABC releases rules for Harris-Trump debate after both campaigns agree to participate – live
Rules for 10 September meeting include muted microphones, no opening statements and no direct questions to each other
www.theguardian.com