CNN Finalizes Rules for June 27 Biden-Trump Debate: The Moderators Will ‘Ensure a Civilized Discussion’

RUSH TRANSCRIPT:
WHITFIELD: “In just 12 days, June 27th, just steps from where I am standing here at san ends Atlanta studio. CNN will host President Biden and former President Trump for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. We are now learning more about the format rules. Follow the 90 minute debate will include two commercial breaks and during those breaks, the candidates and their staff will not be allowed to interact both presidents will appear at uniform podiums and their position will be determined by a coin flip. Muted throughout the debate except when it‘s a candidates turn to speak, there will be no props or pre-written notes aloud on stage. Each candidate will be given a pen, a pad of paper, and a bottle of water there will be no studio audience. And the moderators, Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will enforce timing and ensure a civilized discussion to qualify for the debate, any candidate must satisfy the requirements outlined in article ii, section one of the us constitution, and they must file a formal style statement of candidacy to the federal elections commission. Both Mr. Biden and Trump have done so as have third-party candidates, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Cornell, west, and Jill Stein. And in addition, the candidates must appear on enough state ballots to reach the 270 electoral vote threshold to win the presidency. See currently, only Biden and Trump do. And finally, they candidate must receive at least 15% in four separate national polls of registered or likely voters that meet CNN‘s standards of reporting Kennedy has received at least 15% on three qualifying polls so far, and he is on the ballot in six states, making him eligible for 89 Electoral College votes. You‘ll be able to watch the debate—“