Americans discuss what they’re looking for in the first presidential debate of 2024

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.comPresident Joe Biden and the Republican contender, former President Donald Trump, are set to face off once again on June 27 at this year’s first presidential debate in Atlanta. This debate will be hosted by CNN and moderated by reporters Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.& Ahead of the debate, the AFRO spoke with several prospective voters to gauge whether people will be watching the televised event, what they’re expecting to hear& and how they’re feeling about this rematch overall.“’I will watch. I’m looking to hear Trump’s economic plan to reduce inflation, reduce federal taxes and regulations to spur business and development growth, as well as giving Americans back their own money for their own income and growth,” said Evie Harris of Baltimore. “I’m hoping to hear a plan to cease the war in Ukraine.”President Joe Biden (D) (left) and former President Donald Trump (R) are going head to head in the first presidential debate of 2024 in Atlanta on June 27.  Photo credit: AP Photo, FileA June poll by Quinnipiac University shows Trump has a slight lead in Georgia over Biden, 49% to 44%, ahead of the debate.Leon Clifton Purnell of Baltimore talked about what...