Kamala Harris is gearing up for a second debate against her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, ahead of the November presidential elections. The Vice President announced that she had accepted CNN’s invitation to debate the former president, who responded by saying it was “too late.” Harris and Trump had previously faced off in a debate earlier this month.
Harris Ready for Another Debate
Speaking at a rally in New York, Harris expressed her readiness for another debate with Trump, accusing him of “looking for an excuse” to avoid the encounter. During a fundraiser, she playfully challenged her opponent, saying, “I think we should have another debate.”
She told supporters at the event, “I accepted an invitation to debate in October, which my opponent seems to be avoiding when he should agree. He owes it to the American people, to the voters, to meet me again before election day,” according to a report by The Guardian.
The topic of high-stakes presidential debates has been a major point of discussion, particularly after President Joe Biden’s underwhelming performance against Trump in June, which ultimately led to his withdrawal from the race. So far, only one debate between Harris and Trump has taken place, which was generally seen as a win for Harris, while Trump missed opportunities to gain ground.
However, the post-debate shift in the polls was not as significant as the Harris campaign had hoped. A key focus for them remains introducing Harris to more U.S. voters. She recently appeared on Oprah to aid in that effort.
This week, Harris is set to unveil a new set of economic policies. The economy, a strong point for Trump and the Republican Party, has become a growing area of trust for Harris among voters. At the rally, she emphasized the dangers of a second Trump term, stating that his re-election could threaten democracy and pointing to the razor-thin margins in the polls.
In New York, Harris warned, “This is a man who said he would be a dictator on day one. Just imagine Donald Trump without any guardrails. This race is as close as it gets, and we are running as the underdog.” She called Trump an “unserious man,” but stressed that re-electing him could have “very serious” consequences.
Current polls show Harris with a slight lead over Trump, but the situation in key swing states, which will ultimately determine the outcome, remains uncertain—unlike the previous race when Trump held a strong lead over Biden.
