LONGVIEW, Texas — Local political experts say this week’s presidential debate will be an early test for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump ahead of party nominations next month.
"I can see the best things that could happen for [President Joe] Biden and the best things that could happen for [former President Donald] Trump — and also the worst things that could happen for each one of them," said University of Texas at Tyler professor Kenneth Wink.
CNN will host the first of two presidential debates at 8 p.m. Thursday — weeks before party delegates choose their nominees at national conventions.
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