{"id":2327260,"date":"2024-08-20T03:29:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T07:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philadelphias-national-constitution-center-to-host-trump-harris-presidential-debate-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T03:31:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T07:31:23","slug":"philadelphias-national-constitution-center-to-host-trump-harris-presidential-debate-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philadelphias-national-constitution-center-to-host-trump-harris-presidential-debate-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia\u2019s National Constitution Center to host Trump-Harris presidential debate &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fphiladelphias-national-constitution-center-to-host-trump-harris-presidential-debate-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2327260&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia \u2062has been selected to host the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-whitmer-media-caught-in-another-lie-anarchist-arrested-for-plot-to-kidnap-and-kill-whitmer-hates-president-trump-trump-is-a-tyrant-video\/\" title=\"Gov. Whitmer, Media Caught in Another Lie - Anarchist Arrested For Plot to Kidnap and Kill Whitmer Hates President Trump, &#039;Trump is a Tyrant&#039; (VIDEO)\">presidential debate<\/a> between Vice President Kamala Harris\u2062 and former President \u200cDonald Trump, scheduled for September \u206310 at 9 p.m. EST. The debate\u200d will be moderated by David Muir and Linsey\u2064 Davis from ABC News. The Center, dedicated to promoting understanding and education about the U.S. Constitution, \u200bopened on July 4, 2003, and is known as &#8220;America\u2019s Town Hall&#8221; for facilitating constitutional discussions among leaders from various political perspectives. Jeffrey Rosen, the Center&#8217;s president and CEO, expressed pride in being chosen for the \u200bevent, \u2063highlighting the importance of presidential debates in educating\u2062 Americans about democratic principles.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Philadelphia&rsquo;s National Constitution Center to host Trump-Harris presidential debate<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1734119\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Philadelphia&rsquo;s National Constitution Center has been chosen as the site for the first presidential debate between Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris<\/a> and former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a>. The event will occur on Tuesday, September 10, at 9 p.m. EST. It will be hosted by ABC News with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-nightmare-debate-brought-in-48-million-viewers-25-million-fewer-than-2020s-first-matchup-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s nightmare debate brought in 48 million viewers \u2014 25 million fewer than 2020\u2019s first matchup - Washington Examiner\">network&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s David Muir and Linsey Davis as moderators, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-defector-emails-pipeline-to-obama-admin-seen-as-currency\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden Defector Emails: &#039;Pipeline&#039; to Obama Admin Seen as &#039;Currency&#039;\">press release<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The museum, which opened on July 4, 2003, is dedicated to celebrating &ldquo;the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution.&rdquo; Its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/constitutioncenter.org\/about\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a> dubs the Center as the nation&rsquo;s leading &ldquo;platform for constitutional education and debate&rdquo; that also &ldquo;brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits.&rdquo; It is widely recognized as &ldquo;America&rsquo;s Town Hall&rdquo; that brings together leaders from both sides of the political aisle &ldquo;to debate the Constitution on all media platforms.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The National Constitution Center&rsquo;s mission is to model civil dialogue and debate and we are honored to be selected as the location for the presidential debate in September,&rdquo; Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, said in a statement. &ldquo;Presidential debates are a meaningful opportunity for all Americans to learn more about the principles that define American democracy, embodied in the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the American idea.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><strong><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-did-an-app-expose-alleged-drug-syndicates-contract-killers-and-weapons-dealers-leading-to-800-arrests-worldwide\/\" title=\"How Did An App Expose \u2018Alleged Drug Syndicates, Contract Killers And Weapons Dealers,\u2019 Leading To 800+ Arrests Worldwide?\">press release noted<\/a> that the museum previously hosted the 2008 Democratic primary presidential debate and two town halls in 2020 with then-President Trump and then-candidate Joe Biden.&nbsp;The museum also hosts the annual Liberty Medal award ceremony, which honors &ldquo;people around the globe who have committed themselves to the blessings of liberty.&rdquo; Past recipients include former Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), former President George W. Bush, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the debate at the Constitution Center is the only agreed-upon debate between the presidential candidates. Previously, Trump reportedly agreed to have three debates with Harris, one of which included a debate hosted by Fox News. However, on Monday night, Trump posted on his <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/112992265497221475\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Truth Social<\/a> account that Harris has refused to do the debate on Fox News, which was tentatively scheduled for Sept. 4.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether any other debates will happen in the future.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1734119\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1734119\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia will be the venue for the inaugural presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, at 9 p.m. EST and will be moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis from ABC News, as stated in a press release. The museum, which opened on July 4, 2003, is dedicated to honoring &#8220;the greatest vision of human freedom in history,&#8221; namely the U.S. Constitution. Its website describes the Center as a premier &#8220;platform for constitutional education and debate,&#8221; offering interactive programs and exhibits that engage visitors of all ages. It is often referred to as &#8220;America\u2019s Town Hall,&#8221; where leaders from various political backgrounds come together to discuss constitutional issues across different media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, expressed pride in being selected as the location for this significant presidential debate: \u201cThe National Constitution Center\u2019s mission is to model civil dialogue and debate&#8230; Presidential debates provide an important opportunity for Americans to understand more about the principles that define American democracy.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The museum has previously hosted notable events such as the Democratic primary presidential debate in 2008 and two town halls with then-President Trump and then-candidate Joe Biden in 2020. Additionally, it holds an annual Liberty Medal award ceremony recognizing individuals worldwide who have dedicated themselves to promoting liberty; past honorees include former Senator John McCain (R-AZ), former President George W. Bush, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, this upcoming debate at the Constitution Center stands as the only confirmed face-off between Harris and Trump; although Trump had initially agreed to three debates with Harris\u2014including one potentially hosted by Fox News\u2014he recently claimed on his Truth Social account that Harris declined participation in that particular event scheduled for September 4th. It remains uncertain whether any further debates will take place later on<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2327261,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/trump_harris_republican_panic.webp.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[38640,5522,32095,38641,32076],"class_list":["post-2327260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-national-constitution-center","tag-philadelphia","tag-presidential-debate","tag-trump-harris-debate","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/trump_harris_republican_panic.webp.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2327260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2327260"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2327260\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2327261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2327260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2327260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2327260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}