Overview

• CNN and ABC will host debates in June and September, with Trump pushing for two additional debates on NBC and Fox News.
• Recent polls indicate Trump leads Biden in five swing states, but Senate Democrats are outperforming their Republican counterparts.
• Democratic strategists worry that Biden’s unpopularity could negatively impact down-ballot races despite favorable Senate polling.
• Biden’s campaign is skeptical of the polling data, citing past inconsistencies and emphasizing fundraising successes.
• Trump has accepted an invitation for an October debate on Fox News, though Biden’s campaign has not confirmed participation.