How important to the US presidential election are planned Biden-Trump debates? | Inside Story

Breaking tradition in several ways.
US President Joe Biden has challenged his predecessor to two televised debates ahead of the elections in November.
And Donald Trump was quick to accept the invitation - saying he would debate his rival anytime, any day.
Biden has deviated from the conventional timings, style and organisers.
The dates for the sparring match are so early, that neither candidate would have formally accepted their party’s nomination.
And there will be no live audience.
The two men are already exchanging insults on social media - building up an appetite for poll watchers.
So what are the key issues to look out for - if and when they face each other?
And how important are these debates?
Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam
Guests:
Brian Stelter - Journalist and specialist on US media and author of several books.
Elaine Kamarck - Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and author.
Steve Herman - Chief National Correspondent at Voice of America and author.
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[@chris1013151]

These debates aren’t important. We know who both of these geriatrics are intimately at this point.

[@Emmadaniels100]

Of no importance to US presidential election. A complete waste of time. We need new candidates period!

[@zekeb2888]

I’m throwing my ballot away this election season. I can’t choose between a Corrupt, confused walking deadman VS a traitor criminal who doesn’t even believe in American values.

[@MrNick3742]

3rd Party of bust, there are 3 anti-war candidates

[@dweber4]

these democrat spokespeople are so out of touch it's insane.

[@UnderhillKoufax]

Any candidate on the ballot in a majority of states should be on the debate stage. The US is a corporate oligarchy, not a representative democracy or republic. I’m voting Jill Stein, the antiwar, anti-genocide candidate.

[@crawlingwalker11]

Whoever became the president...they were arranged by them at back door..😂

[@Majickcharm]

I agree with trumps comments.

[@aussiepatriot]

The face off starring Dodgy Don v Genocide Joe

[@timsteinkamp2245]

Pure conspiracy theory. I thought this channel was better than this.

[@courtneyheron1561]

Vote Kennedy for President in 2024

[@davidabode5895]

America should have a monarchy like Qatar then we won't have to worry about elections or debates or protests

[@GojoxSukuna24]

First comment ❤❤

[@bryanbelanger6431]

Screw it we don’t need a President if these two are the only choices … they’re both the worst it could get … two of the most wanted by the icc / fbi/ justice dept . / un / icj on the planet currently …