First presidential debate topics include SCOTUS, coronavirus

September 23, 2020: Debate moderator Chris Wallace announced the six topics for the first presidential debate. Maine will use ranked-choice voting in the presidential election. Notable Quote of the Day “While everyone is talking about the significance of extending the mail-ballot deadline, it is the naked ballot ruling that is going to cause electoral chaos.” – Lisa Deeley, Philadelphia City Commissioners chairwoman Election Updates Fox News anchor Chris Wallace announced the six topics for the first presidential debate: the Trump and Biden records, the Supreme Court, COVID-19, the economy, race and violence in our cities, and the integrity of the election. Wallace is moderating the debate on September 29. The Maine Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a veto referendum on ranked-choice voting (RCV) did not reach the signature threshold required to appear on the ballot. RCV will be used for the first time in a presidential election. The Joe Biden campaign announced it was running a radio advertising campaign in nine battleground states—Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin—focused on the coronavirus pandemic and rural communities. Biden is making his first visit to North Carolina since the Democratic primary season on Wednesday. He is attending a Black economic summit in Charlotte. Donald Trump said he would announce his pick for the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. Trump will speak at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday morning. The event is taking place virtually. What We’re Reading The Guardian: ‘You can win this!’: how Beto O’Rourke is becoming Joe Biden’s greatest ally USA Today: Facebook readying ‘break-glass’ tools to restrict content if violence erupts after election Washington Post: Biden faces challenge with Latino voters in Florida as Trump makes inroads Flashback: September 23, 2016 NBC News reported on Hillary Clinton’s and Donald Trump’s debate prep.

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