Video: The State of the Presidential Race Ahead of 1st Debate

**Tim Murtaugh, Trump 2020 communications director, tells Brian Kilmeade Trump is ‘ready to go’ for the upcoming debate** **Republican National Committee spokesperson Liz Harrington believes Biden is ‘not up to the job’** [Image of Tim Murtaugh and Liz Harrington] **Video: The State of the Presidential Race Ahead of 1st Debate** **2020 Presidential Candidates Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will face off for the first time on Tuesday night in Cleveland, Ohio. Both campaigns are preparing for the highly anticipated event.** **Trump campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh told Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade on Monday that the president is “ready to go” for the debate.** **“He's been preparing for weeks now,” Murtaugh said. “He's been watching tape of Biden's past debates. He's been doing mock debates with his team.** **“The president is confident that he's going to do well,” Murtaugh added.** **Biden campaign spokesperson Andrew Bates said in a statement that the former vice president is “looking forward to sharing his vision for the country” during the debate.** **“Joe Biden is a seasoned debater who has faced tough questions from both sides of the aisle throughout his career,” Bates said. “He's confident that he can handle anything Trump throws at him.** **The first presidential debate will be held at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. It will air live on all major networks at 9 p.m. ET.** **According to a recent poll, Biden is leading Trump by 7 points among registered voters.** **However, Trump has a history of performing well in debates. In 2016, he was widely seen as the winner of the first presidential debate against Hillary Clinton.** **The first debate is a critical moment in the 2020 presidential race. It will give voters their first chance to see the two candidates side-by-side and compare their policies and personalities.** **The debate is also likely to have a major impact on the race. A strong performance by Biden could help him consolidate his lead in the polls. A strong performance by Trump could help him close the gap.** **The first presidential debate is sure to be a memorable event. It will be a major turning point in the 2020 presidential race.**

Key Issues in the 2020 Presidential Race

**The 2020 presidential race is being fought on a number of key issues, including the economy, healthcare, and climate change.** **The economy is the top issue for most voters. The U.S. economy has been strong in recent years, but there are concerns about the future. The trade war with China is hurting some businesses, and the Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates. Biden has promised to raise taxes on corporations and wealthy individuals in order to fund new programs. Trump has promised to continue cutting taxes.** **Healthcare is another major issue in the race. The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has been a major source of debate. Biden has promised to protect Obamacare. Trump has promised to repeal and replace it.** **Climate change is another key issue in the race. The scientific consensus is that climate change is real and caused by human activity. Biden has promised to take aggressive action to combat climate change. Trump has said that he is not convinced that climate change is a serious threat.** **These are just a few of the key issues in the 2020 presidential race. Voters will have to weigh these issues carefully when they cast their ballots in November.**

The Candidates' Plans for the Future

**Both Biden and Trump have released plans for the future of the country. Biden's plan is based on four pillars: building back better, investing in American families, restoring the soul of America, and uniting the country.** **Biden has proposed a number of specific policies to implement his plan, including raising the minimum wage, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and investing in clean energy. He has also promised to take aggressive action to combat climate change and to protect the rights of all Americans.** **Trump's plan for the future is based on three pillars: making America great again, building a safe America, and protecting American values.** **Trump has proposed a number of specific policies to implement his plan, including cutting taxes, reducing regulation, and building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. He has also promised to negotiate better trade deals for the United States and to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change.** **The candidates' plans for the future are very different. Voters will have to decide which plan they believe is best for the country.**

The Importance of the 2020 Election

**The 2020 presidential election is one of the most important elections in American history. The outcome of the election will have a major impact on the future of the country.** **There are a number of reasons why the 2020 election is so important. First, the election will determine who will lead the United States for the next four years.** **Second, the election will have a major impact on the direction of the country. The candidates have very different plans for the future. Voters will have to decide which plan they believe is best for the country.** **Third, the election will have a major impact on the world. The United States is a global superpower. The decisions that the next president makes will have a ripple effect around the world.** **The 2020 presidential election is a critical moment in American history. The outcome of the election will have a major impact on the future of the country and the world.**