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Tomorrow night, Jake Tapper and Dana Bash of CNN have a big job: asking two unpopular men who have been president what they would do with a second term.

The stakes could not be higher. President Biden and former President Donald Trump have starkly different visions for the presidency and the future of the country. This will be their first meeting since 2020, and they dont have another planned until September.

I dont know if well get the debate we want, or just the debate we deserve, but I do know that the questions Tapper and Bash choose to ask really matter. So we at On Politics would humbly and helpfully like to offer some ideas. Your ideas.

Last week, I asked readers to tell me the questions you hope to hear at the debate, and I received hundreds of insightful and occasionally trollish responses. Its clear you are hungry for a debate about issues that arent getting a lot of attention on the campaign trail. Youre also looking for Biden and Trump to convince you why, in their second go-round, you should get excited about them. And you want both of them to address their own ages, and not just each others.

Below, Ive laid out some of the questions that stood out to me most, with some small edits for clarity and style. Hope youre reading, Jake and Dana. No need to thank us!

The 2024 election is a contest between two men who have a cold, hard record of being president, which many of you hope the moderators will dig into. James Hall, an independent voter from Colorado, offered a question I liked for its directness.

What have you done that makes you think you deserve to be the president of the United States again?

Anne McKelvey, a lifelong Pennsylvanian, wants to know about both mens regrets.

What do you feel was your biggest mistake during your presidency?

Many of you want the stakes for democracy to be clearly spelled out onstage especially when it comes to Trumps plans for a second term. You want him to be asked directly about his promise to be a dictator on Day 1, and about my colleagues reporting that he plans to use the government to seek revenge on his political opponents.

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Heres the Biden-Trump Debate We Want on Thursday - The New York Times

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We dont know exactly what will happen when President Biden and former president Donald J. Trump take the debate stage in Atlanta tonight.

We do know, however, that the first debate between the major party candidates is happening earlier in the election season than usual. And we also know that weve seen a version of this show before.

Their past matchups have featured bitter insults, constant interruptions and were political spectacles judged more on optics than on substance.

This year, considering that the candidates are offering radically different visions for the country, its hard to imagine an election in which the substance would matter more.

So, today, at least on The Run-Up, theres no buzzer, no microphone muting and no debate-stage theatrics.

Instead, we call four Times colleagues to talk about what the candidates are actually promising for a second term on four key issues: the economy, immigration, abortion and foreign policy.

The Run-Up is your guide to understanding the 2024 election. Through on-the-ground reporting and conversations with colleagues from The Times, newsmakers and voters across the country, our host, Astead W. Herndon, takes us beyond the horse race to explore how we came to this moment in American politics. New episodes on Thursdays.

The Run-Up is hosted by Astead W. Herndon and produced by Elisa Gutierrez, Caitlin OKeefe and Anna Foley . The show is edited by Rachel Dry and Lisa Tobin. Engineering by Sophia Lanman and original music by Dan Powell , Marion Lozano, Pat McCusker , Sophia Lanman,Diane Wong and Elisheba Ittoop . Fact-checking by Caitlin Love.

Special thanks to Paula Szuchman, Sam Dolnick, Larissa Anderson, David Halbfinger, Mahima Chablani, Jeffrey Miranda and Maddy Masiello.

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Ahead of the CNN Debate, Trump vs. Biden on the Issues - The New York Times

President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump will be alone in the CNN studio, standing eight feet and an ideological world apart in the bright lights on Thursday.

But a host of advisers will be camped nearby inside green rooms that have been prepared for their teams, where the first lady, Jill Biden, is also expected to watch the high-stakes debate. Dr. Biden is expected to be the only Biden family member in attendance, according to people familiar with the plans who were not authorized to detail them.

It is not clear who, if anyone, from Mr. Trumps immediate family will attend in support of him. Mr. Trumps most politically active son, Donald Trump Jr., could not be there because of a previous family commitment with his oldest daughter, according to a person familiar with his plans.

But there will be at least one Trump family member there spinning for Mr. Biden.

Mary Trump, Mr. Trumps estranged niece, is among the half-dozen representatives that the Biden campaign is deploying to the spin room on Thursday.

We cannot afford to allow Donald Trump anywhere near the levers of power again, Ms. Trump said in a statement before the debate. Other Biden surrogates include Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas.

The debate will have two three-and-a-half minute commercial breaks, but neither Mr. Trump nor Mr. Biden will be permitted to huddle with their nearby campaign teams during those interludes.

Mr. Biden flew to Atlanta on Thursday afternoon after a week sequestered at Camp David to rehearse, joined by political and government advisers. Mr. Trump was flying in from Florida with his team.

The Trump campaign did not respond to questions about who will be in the spin room on his behalf. But a number of high-profile campaign surrogates are set to attend a fund-raiser and watch party hosted by Kelly Loeffler, a former senator from Georgia. Among them are three people thought to be the top contenders for a running mate pick: Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota and Senator Marco Rubio of Florida.

Other Republicans who traveled to Atlanta and will attend the watch party are Representatives Byron Donalds of Florida and Wesley Hunt of Texas, who held an event on Wednesday night geared toward Black outreach in support of the Trump campaign; Ben Carson, who is another potential running mate contender and served as Mr. Trumps secretary of housing and urban development; and Representative Elise Stefanik of New York, the No. 4 House Republican, who has also been mentioned as a potential running mate.

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A Trump Will Be in the Debate Spin Room (for Biden) - The New York Times

After skipping the Republican primary debates, Donald Trump will face off against Joe Biden in a one-on-one showdown Thursday evening on CNN.

While the Republican and Democratic conventions have not yet taken place, meaning both are technically the presumptive candidates of their parties, the debate will move the 2024 election into higher gear as voters get their first chance to compare the candidates, beyond the campaign rhetoric.

Got questions about the debate? Weve got answers.

The debate will be held Thursday June 27 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

CNN is hosting the debate and will simulcast it online.

The debate is scheduled to last 90 minutes.

Yes, easily. While CNN is hosting the debate, all four broadcast networks plan to carry it, as will PBS. Watching over the air requires an over-the-air antenna, though. And be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home to find the most reliable signal.

If you dont have an antenna, CNN will stream the debate on CNN.com. (other networks are likely to carry the CNN stream on their site as well.)

Additionally, there are a number of online streaming options to choose from. These include:

The former HBO-Max, owned by CNNs parent company, will carry the debate live. Subscriptions start at $10 per month.

Disneys bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so youll have to pay $15 per month for all three combined (or $25 per month for no ads on Hulu).

Including Live TV in the bundle, which youll need to see the debate, bumps the price to $77 per month ($90 with no ads).

The free trial on this service is no longer offered, as well. It will now cost you $77 per month.

After up to a two-week trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73.

Dish Networks Sling lower-tiered Orange plan will run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive Blue plan bumps the cost to $55 per month. The seven-day free trial has disappeared, but the cord-cutting service is offering 50% off of the first months bill.

Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $75 per month and up after the free trial option.

This sports-focused cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. Theres a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $75 and up, depending on the channels you choose.

The independent candidate did not meet the debate threshold of polling at 15% or higher in four national surveys, so he was not asked to be a part of this debate.

Instead of being held in front of a live audience and being run by the bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), this debate is being done on terms set by the candidates. Among the rule changes are microphones will be muted unless a candidate is directed to speak; no prewritten notes or props will be allowed; and a coin toss will determine things like the order of closing statements and podium positions.

CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate.

ABC will host the next debate between the two candidates. Thats slated to take place in September.

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How to watch or stream the Biden-Trump debate live online free without cable - Fortune

CHESAPEAKE Its been mostly business as usual in the days leading up to former President Donald Trumps expected appearance, but city officials say the event could bring thousands to the area and they anticipate road closures and heavy traffic Friday, and Sentara Healthcare announced some office closures Thursday.

Trump will hold a 3 p.m. campaign rally at the Historic Greenbrier Farms, just off the Chesapeake Expressway. Gates open at 11 a.m., according to the Trump campaign website.

Its not known how many people the farm can support for the event, but its website markets unlimited capacity for certain areas of the 500-acre farm, including estate grounds and natural spaces. A Chesapeake spokesperson said the city has heard anecdotally that the event could draw up to 10,000. However, its not known how many tickets will be offered.

The rally will be a day after the first presidential debate in Atlanta between Trump and President Joe Biden, hosted by CNN. Though Democrats have won Virginia in four consecutive presidential elections, eyes are on the Old Dominion as a key battleground state in November, with recent polls showing the two candidates neck-in-neck.

Glenn Youngkin is expected to be at the rally, marking the first time the Republican governor has stood alongside Trump in the campaign season. Youngkin was previously regarded as a presidential hopeful, but never threw his hat in the ring. The governor did not attend a Trump rally in Richmond ahead of Super Tuesday this year.

Social media reaction has been mixed, with some criticizing the farm for hosting the event and stating they would no longer support it. Others are voicing concerns with traffic in an area they say already struggles with congestion.

On behalf of Greenbrier Farms tenant Basnight Land & Lawn, Tori Basnight, who said she was a member of the family, declined to provide details on Tuesday about logistics and how the event was being organized. Additional attempts to reach her were unsuccessful.

But some neighboring business owners say theyre not expecting anything too out of the ordinary. Gray Livingston, owner of Pale Horse Coffee about 4 miles away on South Battlefield Boulevard, said he doesnt expect much additional patronage since the event will be right off the Chesapeake Expressway.

Fridays are usually busy at the coffee shop, so extra staff will be on standby, Livingston said, especially if Trump decides to stop by for a cup of coffee, he joked. Livingston added that he plans to attend the event and noted that hes allowed political events from both sides of the aisle to use his space before.

Next door, Serene Massage co-owner Jeanne Shepard said shes encouraged by the extra traffic, so her business is taking advantage by placing additional signs outside for greater visibility to those driving past.

Hassan Hajama, owner of Lilys Crepes 5 miles away at the Glenwood Shopping Center, said he hopes to be busier than normal. He said the restaurant is accustomed to seeing increased patronage during local car show events, so theyre prepared to handle the additional traffic.

As one moves off the expressway, the roads leading to the farm turn into two-lane, winding highways in an area surrounded mostly by vast swaths of land and large subdivisions. As of Tuesday, signs are already posted specifying local traffic only on the roads leading to the event Friday.

Though its not a city-sponsored event, a Chesapeake spokesperson said staff is working with the U.S. Secret Service to assist with security and public safety, but primarily traffic control. Chesapeake officials urge residents to prepare for heavy traffic congestion Friday and certain road closures. Beginning at 8 a.m., Sign Pine Road will be open to local traffic only and remain closed until the event is over. Drivers should expect intermittent closures throughout the day along the Chesapeake Expressway and Interstate 64.

Chesapeakes public safety force police, fire, sheriff and EMS will be on-site.

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Three Sentara offices in Chesapeake will be closed Thursday because of former President Donald Trumps scheduled visit, according to a news release.

Multiple road closures and expected traffic delays led the health care system to close Sentara Family Medicine & Pediatrics and the Sentara Therapy Center at Sentara Edinburgh, as well as Sentara Edinburgh Diagnostic Center.

The offices notified patients with scheduled appointments, and their appointments have either been changed to virtual care or rescheduled, the release said. Walk-in lab and imaging care are available at the Advanced Imaging Center at Sentara BelleHarbour in Suffolk.

Sentara encourages patients at its other Chesapeake locations to plan for extra travel time, and to contact their providers offices with any questions.

Katrina Dix contributed to this report.

Natalie Anderson, 757-732-1133, natalie.anderson@virginiamedia.com

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