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Commentary: This week’s presidential debate has the makings of history

The first debate of the 2024 presidential race is an equal opportunity for disaster for both candidates. Thursday’s faceoff between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden could be a seismic moment. A wobble or two by Trump or Biden is likely. Wobbling is one thing. In this case, the ground may move under their feet. This political junkie knows this event, to be aired on CNN, has ...
Two years after the US Supreme Court stripped constitutional protections for abortion, the explosive issue will feature prominently in Thursday's debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump-- with the Republican under pressure not to alienate voters.

The first debate of the 2024 presidential race is an equal opportunity for disaster for both candidates.

Thursday’s faceoff between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden could be a seismic moment. A wobble or two by Trump or Biden is likely. Wobbling is one thing. In this case, the ground may move under their feet.

This political junkie knows this event, to be aired on CNN, has the makings of history. History has been a

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