Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to face off once again on the debate stage this September.
ABC News will host the presidential debate on September 10, with moderators David Muir from «World News Tonight» and Linsey Davis from ABC News Live Prime. The event promises to be a pivotal moment in the political calendar as both candidates vie for public support.
Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hoursTo participate in the debate, candidates must meet stringent qualifications set by ABC News. These include achieving at least 15% in four separate national polls of registered or likely voters that meet ABC's rigorous reporting standards, as mentioned in the ABC report.
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Additionally, candidates must appear on a sufficient number of state ballots to potentially secure the 270 electoral votes required to win the presidency before the eligibility deadline. Candidates must also agree to abide by the rules and format established for the debate.
ABC News has a storied history of hosting presidential debates. In 1960, ABC News facilitated two pivotal debates between then-Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy.
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The first, a split-screen televised debate on October 13, 1960, was filmed at ABC News' New York and Los