It is not unusual to see big drama unfold during the few weeks preceding a presidential election, but the 2020 POTUS race has been particularly charged-up.
This very morning, CBS News cried out foul play by President Donald Trump, who opted to prematurely post a video on Facebook of a recently-recorded interview with the CBS program 60 Minutes. The 38-minute interview, conducted by Leslie Stahl a few days ago, consisted mainly of a lineup of “tough” questions concerning the rising cases of Covid-19 in the US, racial tensions and the current state of the economy. Needless to say, Trump didn’t take kindly to the 60 Minutes questionnaire.
The President had been threatening to publish the White House’s video edit of the interview ever since, but only moved to do so this morning around noon Eastern time via his Facebook account (@realdonaldtrump). In response to the president’s media actions, CBS went on to state that “The White House’s unprecedented decision to disregard the agreement with CBS News and release their footage will not deter 60 Minutes from providing its full, fair, and contextual reporting which presidents have participated in for decades.” CBS will air the full 60-Minutes interview on Sunday evening.
And while we wait for this “loving relationship” to further develop, the Democrat & Republican presidential candidates are tuning up their strategies before tonight’s third and LAST Presidential Debate.
Before we continue with the event’s very interesting particulars, let us take a look at the latest POTUS 2020 Race Odds, courtesy of classic online-betting site JAZZ Sports.
Political Futures*
| Odds to Win 2020 Presidential Race | Odds |
| Republicans | +160 |
| Democrats | -185 |
| Independents | +5000 |
*Odds are subject to change.
State-by-State Betting*
| Pennsylvania – Presidential Winner 2020 Election | Odds |
| Republicans | +200 |
| Democrats | -250 |
| Florida – Presidential Winner 2020 Election | Odds |
| Republicans | -125 |
| Democrats | +102 |
| Ohio – Presidential Winner 2020 Election] | Odds |
| Republicans | -210 |
| Democrats | +165 |
*Odds are subject to change.
Third Presidential Debate Facts
Our last chance to see the presidential rivals do battle on live television takes place this evening, and we will have tons of different broadcast options to choose from. Unlike any previous presidential debate to date, this event will feature a new anti-interruption rule, which will effectively mute the microphone of the candidates during the duration of their opponent’s use of the 2-minute time slot.
Take a look below at the most important facts concerning Thursday night’s Third Presidential Debate.
When: Thursday, October 22 2020
Where: Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee.
Time: 9 PM ET – 90-minutes run.
Watch On: Every major US news network; YouTube channels for ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News, C-span and PBS.
Moderator: Kristen Welker (NBC)
The organizers will enforce the toughest measures to avoid any COVID-19 infections, including the mandatory use of face masks, by maintaining safe distance between the participants, limiting the number of live spectators and by avoiding any type of “handshaking” or physical contact.
NBC also went on to release the topics to be touched at the debate. These are:
- The Fight against COVID-19
- American Families
- Race in America
- Climate Change
- Leadership and National Security.
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