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<p>American broadcaster CNN on Saturday (June 16) laid out the ground rules for the presidential election debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. According to CNN, Biden and Trump will face off in a&nbsp;90-minute debate with mutable microphones. The debate is set to take place in Atlanta on June 27. It will have two hosts and no studio audience.</p>

<p>Both candidates agreed to appear at a uniform podium, and their podium positions will be determined by a coin flip, CNN said, adding&nbsp;that microphones "will be muted throughout the debate except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak."</p>

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<p>No props or notes will be allowed on stage, with candidates only given a pen, pad of paper, and a bottle of water, the broadcaster further said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Debate will last for 90 minutes with two breaks</strong></h2>

<p>The debate in Atlanta will last for 90 minutes with two commercial&nbsp;breaks. CNN reported that during the breaks, campaign staff cannot interact with their candidate. Some aspects of the debate –- including the absence of a studio audience –- will be a departure from previous debates, the broadcaster further said on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The moderators for the debate would be CNN anchors&nbsp;Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Tapper and Bash would&nbsp;use all tools at their disposal to enforce timing and ensure a civilised discussion.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;New rules for Biden-Trump political faceoff, debate to be held on June 27</strong></p>

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<p>The above rules were laid out after the previous debates between Biden and Trump were filled with tensions, with&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;at one point snapping "Will you shut up, man?" as Trump repeatedly talked over him.</p>

<h2><strong>The eligibility to take part in debate</strong></h2>

<p>CNN said candidates eligible to participate (in the debate)&nbsp;must appear on a sufficient number of state ballots to reach the 270 electoral vote threshold needed to win and receive at least 15 per cent&nbsp;in four separate national polls.</p>

<p>CNN said it is "not impossible" Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running as an independent, could qualify, saying he has received at least 15 per cent&nbsp;in three qualifying polls to date and has qualified for the ballot in six states, making him eligible for 89 electoral college votes.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


American broadcaster CNN on Saturday (June 16) laid out the ground rules for the presidential election debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. According to CNN, Biden and Trump will face off in a 90-minute debate with mutable microphones.

American broadcaster CNN on Saturday (June 16) laid out the ground rules for the presidential election debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. According to CNN, Biden and Trump will face off in a 90-minute debate with mutable microphones. The debate is set to take place in Atlanta on June 27. It will have two hosts and no studio audience. Both candidates agreed to appear at a uniform podium, and their podium positions will be determined by a coin flip, CNN said, adding that microphones "will be muted throughout the debate except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak." Also read | Donald Trump turns 78, criticises his 81-year-old rival Joe Biden's age No props or notes will be allowed on stage, with candidates only given a pen, pad of paper, and a bottle of water, the broadcaster further said. Debate will last for 90 minutes with two breaks The debate in Atlanta will last for 90 minutes with two commercial breaks. CNN reported that during the breaks, campaign staff cannot interact with their candidate. Some aspects of the debate –- including the absence of a studio audience –- will be a departure from previous debates, the broadcaster further said on Saturday. The moderators for the debate would be CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Tapper and Bash would use all tools at their disposal to enforce timing and ensure a civilised discussion. Also watch | New rules for Biden-Trump political faceoff, debate to be held on June 27 × The above rules were laid out after the previous debates between Biden and Trump were filled with tensions, with Biden at one point snapping "Will you shut up, man?" as Trump repeatedly talked over him. The eligibility to take part in debate CNN said candidates eligible to participate (in the debate) must appear on a sufficient number of state ballots to reach the 270 electoral vote threshold needed to win and receive at least 15 per cent in four separate national polls. CNN said it is "not impossible" Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running as an independent, could qualify, saying he has received at least 15 per cent in three qualifying polls to date and has qualified for the ballot in six states, making him eligible for 89 electoral college votes. (With inputs from agencies)

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