Harris urges Trump for another VP debate, says it shouldn’t be the final say

Vice President Kamala Harris ramped up her push for a second debate with former President Trump during a rally in Nevada on Sunday, just two days ahead of the first vice presidential debate.

With a crowd of about 7,500 gathered at the World Market Expo Center in Las Vegas, Harris encouraged voters, stating, “In two days, I know we will cheer on Coach Walz when he debates JD Vance. But listen, also, their debate should not be the last word.”

Harris emphasized her desire to face Trump again, asserting, “I’m trying to debate Donald Trump again. I think he should debate again. The American people have a right to hear us discuss the issues. As you say here in Las Vegas, I’m all in. I’m all in, even if my opponent is ready to fold.”

Earlier this month, Harris and Trump went head-to-head in their initial debate, which many observers deemed a win for the Democratic Vice President. She has accepted an invitation from CNN for a subsequent debate, though Trump has indicated he will not participate again, despite some calls for him to do so from within his own party.

A recent Quinnipiac University poll revealed that over 60% of Americans are in favor of seeing the two candidates engage in another debate. Last week, the Democratic National Committee launched a billboard campaign that labeled Trump as “chicken” for refusing to agree to another encounter.

While Harris squared off with Trump in September, it was notably Trump’s second debate this election cycle, having previously debated President Biden in June—an event widely seen as a factor in Biden’s decision to exit the race.

On Tuesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will take on Ohio Senator JD Vance in their vice presidential debate. If Harris and Trump fail to come to an agreement for another debate, the matchup between their running mates could serve as a final argument for both candidates as the election draws near.

Harris opened her rally by expressing concern for those impacted by Hurricane Helene in the Southeast. She then articulated her economic vision and underscored the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

Current polling indicates a competitive race in Nevada, recognized as one of seven vital battleground states likely to determine the next President. Harris currently holds a narrow 2-point lead in Nevada, as reported by The Hill/Decision Desk HQ, and a 4-point lead nationally.

Harris’s accelerated campaign strategy has ignited Democratic enthusiasm regarding a pathway through critical Sun Belt states such as Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia. In 2020, Biden claimed Nevada by approximately 2 points.

Over the weekend, Harris amassed $55 million from two fundraising events in California, according to her campaign team. She participated in a fundraiser in Los Angeles on Sunday before heading to the Las Vegas rally.