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  • Hi, I'm Kelly Mena with CNN Digital.

  • Today we're taking a look at the upcoming presidential debates.

  • When it comes to political argumentation, nothing beats the general election presidential debates.

  • And this year there are three between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden, plus one between Vice President Mike Pence and Kamala Harris.

  • The presidential debates are all about presenting ideas and showcasing leadership qualities to millions of Americans.

  • They're also form of political theater for Americans to see candidates in action in raw when it comes to facing their opponents.

  • 2016 debates between Hillary Clinton and then Republican candidate Donald Trump, where some of the most watched in history as Americans got away each candidate's policy and future plans against each other.

  • The first debate between Biden and Trump will take place on September 29th in Ohio and will be divided into six segments of about 15 minutes each.

  • On the major topics.

  • Each candidate will get two minutes to respond to each question, with the remaining time going for discussion and back and forth between the candidates.

Hi, I'm Kelly Mena with CNN Digital.

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