Presidential Debate 2024
The first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, which featured a new format with muted microphones and no audience. Joe Biden's performance was widely seen as a major failure, shifting the political landscape.
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Summary
The 2024 Presidential Debate series encompassed two general election debates and one vice presidential debate, significantly shaping the political landscape. The first general election debate on June 27, 2024, between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump, sponsored by CNN, was widely criticized for Biden's performance, leading to his withdrawal from the race on July 21. This event sparked extensive discussions about media credibility and the potential for a 'Hot Swap' within the Democratic Party, as analyzed by the All-In Podcast. Subsequently, a second general election debate took place on September 10, 2024, featuring Donald Trump and new Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, sponsored by ABC. A vice presidential debate was also held on October 1, 2024, between Trump's running mate JD Vance and Harris's running mate Tim Walz, hosted by CBS.
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Year
2024
Event Type
Presidential Debates
Number of Debates
3 (2 presidential, 1 vice presidential)
Vice Presidential Debate Date
2024-10-01
First Presidential Debate Date
2024-06-27
Second Presidential Debate Date
2024-09-10
Vice Presidential Debate Sponsor
CBS
First Presidential Debate Sponsor
CNN
Vice Presidential Debate Location
New York City
First Presidential Debate Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Second Presidential Debate Sponsor
ABC
Second Presidential Debate Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (National Constitution Center)
First Presidential Debate Moderators
Jake Tapper, Dana Bash
Second Presidential Debate Moderators
David Muir, Linsey Davis
Vice Presidential Debate Participants
JD Vance, Tim Walz
First Presidential Debate Participants
Joe Biden, Donald Trump
Second Presidential Debate Participants
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris
Timeline
- The first general election presidential debate was held between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump, sponsored by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia. Biden's performance was widely criticized. (Source: User Summary, Wikipedia, Web Search Results)
2024-06-27
- Joe Biden withdrew his bid for re-election following the significant fallout and criticism from his performance in the first presidential debate. (Source: User Summary, Wikipedia)
2024-07-21
- The second general election presidential debate took place between Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, sponsored by ABC at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Source: User Summary, Wikipedia, Web Search Results)
2024-09-10
- A vice presidential debate was held between Republican running mate JD Vance and Democratic running mate Tim Walz, hosted by CBS in New York City. (Source: User Summary, Wikipedia, Web Search Results)
2024-10-01
- Following the first debate, widespread discussions ensued regarding media credibility and speculation about a 'Hot Swap' to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate, as analyzed by the All-In Podcast. (Source: Related Documents)
2024-06-27
Wikipedia
View on Wikipedia2024 United States presidential debates
Two presidential debates for major candidates in the general election were held in connection with the 2024 presidential election. The first general election debate between the major candidates was sponsored by CNN and attended by then-presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and then-presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump on June 27, 2024. Biden was widely considered to have performed poorly during the first debate, with many commentators and Democrats calling for him to drop out of the race. He ultimately withdrew his bid for re-election on July 21. A second debate, sponsored by ABC, was held on September 10, 2024 between Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. A vice presidential debate between Trump's running mate JD Vance and Harris's running mate Tim Walz was held on October 1, hosted by CBS.
Web Search Results
- Commission on Presidential Debates Announces Sites and Dates ...
The nonpartisan, nonprofit Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) today announced sites and dates for three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate during the 2024 general election. The sites and dates are: First presidential debate: Monday, September 16, 2024 _Texas State University, San Marcos, TX_ Vice presidential debate: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 _Lafayette College, Easton, PA_ Second presidential debate: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 [...] The CPD will announce additional details about the 2024 general election debates, including format and moderators, in 2024. All debates will start at 9:00pm ET and will run for 90 minutes without commercial interruption. [...] _Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA_ Third presidential debate: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 _The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT_
- Presidential debate (September 10, 2024) - Ballotpedia
CNN hosted the first general election presidential debate on June 27, 2024. President Joe Biden (D) and former President Donald Trump (R) were the only two candidates who qualified. Jake Tapper and Dana Bash moderated the debate. The debate took place at CNN studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The debate was 90 minutes with two commercial breaks. Candidates' microphones were muted until it was their turn to speak, and there was no studio audience present for the debate. [...] White House Logo.png Democratic Party Republican Party Green Party Libertarian Party ABC News hosted a second "Presidential debate (June 27, 2024)") general election presidential debate on September 10, 2024. It was the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump (R). David Muir and Linsey Davis moderated the debate, and the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hosted the debate. [...] | 2024 general election debates | | | | | --- --- | Debate | Date | Location | Host | | First presidential debate "Presidential debate (June 27, 2024)") | June 27, 2024 | Atlanta, Georgia | CNN | | Second presidential debate | September 10, 2024 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ABC News | | Vice presidential debate "Vice presidential debate (October 1, 2024)") | October 1, 2024 | New York City | CBS News | ### First presidential debate
- 2024 United States presidential debates - Wikipedia
Two presidential debates for major candidates in the general election were held in connection with the 2024 presidential election. The first general election debate between the major candidates was sponsored by CNN and attended by then-presumptive Democratic "Democratic Party (United States)") nominee Joe Biden and then-presumptive Republican "Republican Party (United States)") nominee Donald Trump on June 27, 2024. Biden was widely considered to have performed poorly during the first debate, [...] The second presidential debate was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. EDT at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.( ### Prelude [edit] [...] June 27: First presidential debate (CNN, Atlanta) [edit")] Main article: 2024 Joe Biden–Donald Trump presidential debate The first presidential debate of the 2024 general election was held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, when Joe Biden debated Donald Trump.(
- 2024 Presidential Debates Schedule: See The Dates - Deadline
Skip to main content # 2024 Presidential Election Debate Schedule: Dates, Times, Who’ll Be There & Who Won’t By Tom Tapp, Patrick Hipes, Dessi Gomez UPDATED: The next debate ahead of the 2024 presidential election will take place between Senator J.D. Vance and Governor Tim Walz. It isn’t looking like Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate former president Donald Trump will debate each other again after their first matchup. [...] City (Venue): Miami (Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County) Networks: NBC News, Rumble, Universo, Peacock Time: 8 p.m. ET Moderators: NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt, Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, Salem Radio Network’s Hugh Hewitt Participants: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott (R-DC) Wednesday, September 27 [...] City (Venue): Tuscaloosa, AL (University of Alabama) Networks: NewsNation, The CW (Eastern and Central time zones), Rumble, SiriusXM Time: 8 p.m. ET Moderators: Megyn Kelly, Elizabeth Vargas, Eliana Johnson Participants: Former Gov. Chris Christie, Vivek Ramaswamy, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Wednesday, November 8
- 6.2 Presidential Candidates Debates (1960-2024)
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Presidential Debate Way, The Dell, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, 38655, United States
Coordinates: 34.3660989, -89.5282976
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