U.S. presidential candidates, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump, are set to face off in their first TV debate on the 10th (local time), prompting local authorities to make thorough preparations.
According to major foreign media on the 9th, barricades have been installed around the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the debate will take place. This measure is to prevent outsiders from accessing the center. Police are also preparing for protests by pro-Palestinian groups. These groups have expressed dissatisfaction with Vice President Harris's support for Israel and have announced plans to protest on the day of the debate.
Pennsylvania is the state with the largest number of presidential electors (19) among the key battleground states in this election. Most experts predict that the candidate who wins Pennsylvania will be able to enter the White House.
Philadelphia, which has gained attention due to this debate, is considered a region with relatively strong Democratic support within Pennsylvania. Historically, the Democratic Party has won by a large margin in Philadelphia, compensating for losses in other parts of the state. Democratic officials plan to gather at a nearby hotel to watch the TV debate together.
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