CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the first 2024 Biden/Trump debate in June.
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Dylan Byers of the Pack „SCOOP @PuckNews: CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump on June 27th.''
This is a good choice for your network. Both Tapper and Bash have proven they can handle the odds well. President Trump's confusion, and they won't let either candidate or situation get out of hand. Tapper and Bash have done many interviews with Republicans and Democrats, treating them as equals, even if Republicans claim otherwise.
If President Trump has a bad night or if Tapper and Bash enforce debate rules, expect Republicans to accuse the moderators of bias. After Caitlin Collins let President Trump go wild during a CNN town hall, the station made the smart move not to repeat its past mistakes.
CNN has talented anchors like Jim Acosta who can also contribute to debate coverage.
From both sides' perspectives, it's clear why they accepted the invitation to participate in the debate on CNN. If FOX News is right-wing and MSNBC is left-wing, CNN is the middle ground for a potential meeting between Biden and Trump.
Tapper and Bash are good choices as hosts, and their choices should give viewers hope that the night won't be an insult to their intelligence or a waste of their time.
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Jason is the editor-in-chief. He is a White House correspondent and Congressional Correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason holds a bachelor's degree in political science. His graduate work focused on public policy and specialized in social reform movements.
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