New hour of cnn, new central starts now its happening. Its here. One of the most consequential days in this election so far, Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set to face Each Other for the first time in a Debate Showdown in one of the tightest races in history and tropical Storm Francine expected to officially become a hurricane today, bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and a dangerous Storm Surge. Were tracking that storm as it strengthens. In the Gulf Coast. Plus a trucks suddenly disappearing out of sight. Oh, my my gosh. As the bridge beneath it collapses into rushing water. Well tell you where it happened. And who survived that. Im Sara Sidner with Kate Bolduan and John Berman. This is cnn new central it is debate day, aka a day that could end with a dramatically different 2024 race then it, which it began right now, the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump still historically deadlocked the newest national polls showing a 49 to 49 thai, which means the stakes are
This hour up on Capitol Hill, we should note a Gold Medal Ceremony for the eu 13 u. S Service Members killed and the botched withdrawal from afghanistan, they will be honored of members of both parties are honoring fallen. Well dip into that live in just a few moments from now. So stay with us for that. But in the meantime, joining me now to talk about the debate is former deputy Communications Director for Vice President Kamala Harris, rachel palermo, and former were Trump Administration official matt mowers rachel, let me start with you first. What do you want to hear from Vice President Harris Tonight . I mean, does she have to look at tonight . Is kind of an introduction to voters and were seeing polls that show a huge chunk of voters just, they just want to know more about the Vice President i think its a really important opportunity for people to continue to get to know her. Theres going to be millions of eyes on her tonight and people are seeing that the more that people do get
Im going to turn you over into the trusted hands of one mr. Wolf blitzer, who is in this Situation Room, which just is actually in Philadelphia Today it is Debate Night in america and we are now just a few hours away from what will be an historic President Ial Debate. And the first Facetoface Meeting between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Good evening to all im Erin Burnett im Wolf Blitzer in philadelphia. Welcome to our viewers here in the united states. And around the world. This is a Special Edition of the Situation Room. Erin, the unprecedented Showdown Tonight will be thank you. Place right here in philadelphia. These are brand new pictures were getting right now the Debate Stage former President Trump now making his way to the city of brotherly love. Cnn is learning. He will be joined by two family members, Eric Trump and his wife, lara trump. And wolf. The stakes obviously couldnt be higher. This is a Razortight Race from every single poll. Early
Final prep underway for the Abc News debate tonight. In a race this close, the stakes could not be higher. Good morning, im Bill Hemmer live in New York. They have never met before. Dana i thought that was interesting. Bill in the room for the first time. Dana im great. Im Dana Perino and this is Americas Newsroom. This is like a little bit like the playoffs. Bill yes. Like the Championship Game before the super bowl. Weve had this date circled on the calendar for three months and so finally its here. Dana its less than 12 hours from now. Vice president harris and former President Trump Meet on the Debate Stage in philadelphia. The showdown is seen as their best chance to sway undecided voters in a race that could be decided by the slimest of margins. Bill trump is expected to go over harriss policy flipflops, fracking, medicaid for all, the border wall. Harris under pressure to explain the reversals going 51 days without a formal news conference. Dana Alexandria Hoff has the latest on
Presidential debate tonight. America reports. He wants to turn the page on the past. She represents a new way forward for this country. Where Donald Trump represents something old, something stale, something people are ready to move on from. They going to see Donald Trump lay out his vision for making america great again. Hes the only candidate in this race trying to unify the entire country. Its about going after the character but also talking about policy, because your Character Influences values which influences the policies you have. If she pains that picture, we are well on our way to being where we need to be to enact this election. Lino President Trump is an incredible debater. We need to keep that bar high for her because, again, she is seeking the highest land in the office. John thats whats being said and that is a live look at the Spin Room at the national Constitution Center in philadelphia. His hours from now, former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will fa