President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are just a couple of hours away from their high-stakes CNN showdown in Atlanta. Neither man is officially their party’s presidential nominee yet, but this could still be a crucial turning point in the 2024 election. Will the 90-minute debate inform and educate viewers about the choice we all face? Will it change anyone’s mind or reach voters who have yet to decide? Both men reportedly hope to score points on the economy, inflation and immigration, among other issues — and to avoid a disastrous flub that torpedoes their chances in what appears to be a tight race.
Nearly three-quarters of voters, 73%, told Quinnipiac University pollsters in recent days that they are likely to watch tonight’s debate, while 25% said they probably won’t watch. Of voters who have already made their choice for president, just 16% said they are open to changing their mind, while 82% said…
