National Debate Series: The 2024 Election (Part 2 of 2)

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If elected, will Vice-President Kamala Harris  preserve our democratic norms? Join Braver Angels to debate.

Join us for a pair of debates—<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-debate-series-the-2024-election-part-1-of-2-registration-1025651650697?aff=oddtdtcreator&discount=braver" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-debate-series-the-2024-election-part-1-of-2-registration-1025651650697?aff=oddtdtcreator&discount=braver">Part I (Oct 17) </a>focusing on Trump and Part II (Oct 24) focusing on Harris—in which we invite all comers to share the hopes they have for their own candidate as well as what they fear in the other.For many Reds, Donald Trump’s felony convictions and continual bad press merely demonstrate the degree to which entrenched, self-serving elites hate and fear him, and will use any means to stop him. For them, the sheer size and spending and nearly unlimited power of the Federal government is one of the greatest threats to our country and our constitutional government, if not the greatest. Several of these individuals see entrenched, self-serving elites using government power as an existential threat.For many Blues, Kamala Harris represents a beacon of hope. As a woman of color potentially poised to win the presidency, many see in her a pathway to a better world. She is, moreover, up against a man whom many see as a threat: to their core values, to law and order, and to the continuity of the American system of government. Even some who aren't Blues, who don't care about Harris' identity, or who dislike her policies, see her as the only choice to preserve our democratic norms.Join Braver Angels Thursday, October 24 at 8 pm EDT for the second debate in this series exploring our thoughts and feelings about our two major party presidential candidates. The resolution in front of us this week is "Resolved: Kamala Harris will preserve our democratic norms." We invite you to listen with open hearts and curiosity, if not so much about the candidates, then about those on the Other Side who want to share this space with you.This debate is the second in a series of back-to-back Thursday debates. If you're interested in this one, we hope you'll also join us on October 17 for the first debate in this series, which you can read about and <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-debate-series-the-2024-election-12-registration-1025651650697?aff=oddtdtcreator&discount=BRAVER" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-debate-series-the-2024-election-12-registration-1025651650697?aff=oddtdtcreator&discount=BRAVER">sign up for here.</a>All participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions in this free national debate. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think.You will not need physical or virtual tickets. All registrants will be emailed the zoom link to attend the event. Keep an eye out!This is a *FREE * event. Use promo code BRAVER during registration to register for free. Donations beyond the free ticket support Braver Angels, 501(c)3.Questions? Email <a href="mailto:debates@braverangels.org" title="mailto:debates@braverangels.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">debates@braverangels.org</a>.

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