The historic debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, which will be held by CNN, will start at 10 pm, Brasília time. It will last 90 minutes and will pit the opponents against each other for the first time in this presidential race.
It is also the first time that the sitting president and a former president of the United States have debated for the presidential election.
The confrontation will take place at the studios of CNN in Atlanta, Georgia, and will be broadcast live on CNN Brazil .
Who will be the debate moderators?
The moderators will be Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, from CNN .
How to watch the debate?
The presidential debate is part of a special coverage by CNN Brasil, which will start at 9pm with a special edition of WW, hosted by William Waack.
The confrontation will be shown next, at 10 pm, Brasília time. After the debate, América Decide brings analysis and repercussions.
It will be possible to follow through channel 577 and YouTube CNN Brazil .
What are the rules of the debate?
- The debate will last 90 minutes and will include two commercial breaks.
- Campaign teams will not be able to interact with candidates during commercials.
- Both candidates agreed to appear at a uniform pulpit.
- The pulpits will be 2.4 meters apart.
- The positions on the stage were determined by a random drawing. Biden will be on the right of the screen, while Trump will be on the left.
- Also after the draw, it was decided that Trump will have the closing statement.
- Microphones will be muted throughout the debate, except for the candidate who is speaking.
- Timers will be visible to candidates throughout the debate.
- There will be no studio audience during the debate.
- While no props or pre-written notes are allowed on stage, candidates will be provided with a pen, pad of paper and bottle of water.
Some aspects of the debate – including the absence of a studio audience – will be different from previous debates.
But as in the past, moderators “will use all tools at their disposal to enforce timing and ensure a civilized discussion,” the network said.
Source: CNN Brasil
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