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Harris: We Owe Voters Another Debate; Trump: No More Debates

Jan 24, 2026 January 24, 2026 2 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Kamala Harris is advocating for another debate following her perceived victory in a recent debate against Donald Trump, who claims he won and sees no need for further debates. Polls show Harris leading in key states, which could impact the upcoming presidential election.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The debate dynamics and polling trends indicate a potentially competitive election, which could reshape U.S. domestic and foreign policy.

👥 Key Players

Kamala Harris MENTIONED
Democratic candidate for U.S. presidency
"As the current Vice President and a key figure in the Democratic Party, her performance and strategies can influence voter sentiment and party unity."
Donald Trump MENTIONED
Republican candidate for U.S. presidency
"As a former president and a prominent figure in the Republican Party, his statements and actions significantly impact the party's strategy and voter base."

📰 What Happened

Kamala Harris has called for another debate after a recent debate where many viewers perceived her as the winner, while Donald Trump claims he won and sees no need for further debates. Polls indicate Harris is gaining traction in key states.

  • 63% of viewers in a CNN poll believed Harris performed better in the debate.
  • Recent polls show Harris leading Trump in critical states like Georgia and North Carolina.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The outcome of the U.S. election can affect Iran-U.S. relations, particularly regarding sanctions and nuclear negotiations.
🌍 Regional: A change in U.S. leadership could shift regional dynamics, especially in relation to U.S. allies and adversaries in the Middle East.
🌐 International: The election results will influence global policies on issues like climate change, trade, and military alliances.

📚 Background

The U.S. presidential election is a pivotal event that shapes not only domestic policy but also international relations, including those with Iran. The candidates' performances in debates can significantly sway public opinion.

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📊 Confidence: 70%
The article presents a balanced view of the candidates' positions and public reactions, making it a reliable source for understanding the current political landscape.

While Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate in the U.S. presidential election, has emphasized the need for another debate, her Republican rival Donald Trump stated that no further debates are planned. On Thursday, September 22, Trump declared himself the 'winner of the debate' on his social media platform 'Truth', saying, 'A professional fighter, when he loses a match, says he wants a rematch.' According to Reuters, Trump's comments come as polls indicate that a majority of viewers considered Kamala Harris the winner of the debate on Tuesday night. However, Trump added, 'Polls clearly show that I won the debate against Kamala Harris, the radical left Democrat, on Tuesday night, and she immediately called for a second debate.' Based on a poll conducted by CNN shortly after the debate, 63% of viewers reported that Harris performed better than Trump. Just hours before Trump's remarks, Harris stated at a campaign rally in North Carolina that she believes 'American voters are owed another debate.' According to a poll conducted by Reuters in collaboration with Ipsos, 47% supported Kamala Harris while 42% supported Donald Trump. This poll was conducted from September 10 to 12, one day before the debate until one day after. Meanwhile, Fox News, which supports Trump, reported that after the debate, Trump lost his lead in Georgia and North Carolina, with Harris surpassing him in these two states for the first time. These two states, along with Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Nevada, are referred to as seven crucial states in the 2024 presidential election. However, Fox News emphasized that, like any major event, it will take weeks to see the real impact of this debate. On the other hand, the Washington Post compared the reactions of Democrats and Republicans after the two current debates, noting that unlike Democrats, 'who mourned Biden's poor performance after his tough debate with Trump,' Republicans after the Trump-Harris debate 'preferred to take a more cautious approach in criticizing Trump.' The U.S. presidential election is scheduled for November 6 of this year.

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