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A debate spelled the end for Biden. For Trump and Harris, the stakes are sky high

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The one and only debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will be remembered as the event that truly changed the course of the race.

For Harris , the debate will provide a chance to show she can stand up to Trump and introduce herself to voters who feel they know little about her.

In a race this close, a strong debate performance could give either candidate an edge going into the final weeks of the campaign.

In 1980 , Ronald Reagan effectively used his only debate with Carter to dispel the perception that he was a radical warmonger.

In 1976 , Gerald Ford seriously damaged his campaign when he insisted during a debate with Jimmy Carter that there was no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe .

In 2000 , then-Vice President Al Gore , who was considered the superior debater, sighed loudly, rolled his eyes and shook his head.

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