Where to Watch the Second Presidential Debate this Sunday
Get ready to watch round two of Clinton v Trump this Sunday. Here are all the many, many ways to watch the candidates in the second presidential debate.
Time to put on your big-kid pants and gear up for the second presidential debate. The event will air this Sunday, October 9, at 9:00 p.m. eastern time.
Clinton was largely recognized as the winner of the first debate, despite Trump’s fondness of unscientific polls calling him the winner. At that debate, Trump appeared unprepared and combative. Clinton, though aggressive, came across as far more poised.
What should we expect from this second debate? It’s likely that Trump’s advisors have been pushing for more debate prep. However, Trump has ignored such advice. Consider the the poor performance he gave at a mock debate this week. At the practice, Trump said, “I said forget debate prep. I mean, give me a break. Do you really think that Hillary Clinton is debate-prepping for three or four days? Hillary Clinton is resting, okay?”
Clinton, meanwhile, is making only a few appearances on the campaign trail. She is reportedly deep in preparation for Sunday’s debate.
HEMPSTEAD, NY – SEPTEMBER 26: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump (L) speaks as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton (R) listens during the Presidential Debate at Hofstra University on September 26, 2016 in Hempstead, New York. The first of four debates for the 2016 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by NBC’s Lester Holt. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)
Donald Trump continues to make trouble for himself in other avenues as well. On Friday, a graphic recording of Trump was released to the public. In it, Trump (who was on a hot mic), brags of his various interactions with women. It would be frankly surprising if Hillary Clinton does not allude to this recording or reference it outright at the debate.
Trump faces a formidable debate opponent in Clinton, a seasoned politician who has variously served as a lawyer, Senator, and Secretary of State. Either way, we expect both candidates to bring their top games – however they define “game” – to this debate.
The second debate will take place on October 9 at Washington University, in St. Louis, Missouri. It airs at 9:00 p.m. eastern time. CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Martha Raddatz will moderate.
Unlike the first presidential debate, this second event will be a “town hall” style debate, with questions taken directly from voters. Beforehand, you will be able to send in questions to Presidential Open Questions – moderators will pick some of the top questions to ask the candidates.
As with the other debates, this one will be available to watch practically anywhere. If you’ve got a TV signal or an internet connection, you’ll be able to view it. Here are some of your options:
If you’re watching on TV
Nearly all major networks will be airing the debate live and commercial free. This includes:
- ABC
- CBS
- Fox
- NBC
- CNN
- Fox News
- MSNBC
- C-SPAN
If you’re watching online
These platforms will be streaming the debate live:
- ABC News
- Buzzfeed News
- CBS News
- CNN
- C-SPAN
- The Daily Caller
- Fox News
- Hulu
- Huffington Post
- NBC
- PBS
- Politico
- Telemundo (Spanish language)
- The Wall Street Journal
- Univision (Spanish language)
- Yahoo
- YouTube
As always, there are plenty of opportunities to interact before and during the debate. Of course, you’ll always be able to post angry or celebratory words on Facebook, Twitter and so on.
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Facebook will also be using its live video service to interact with users in real time. Snapchat will be producing live Snapchat stories during the debate as well. Check out this press release from the Commission on Presidential Debates to read about other pre- and post-debate efforts going on.