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Preparations underway for first 2024 presidential debate in Atlanta

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Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion hosting media in the Spin Room prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.
Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion hosting media in the Spin Room prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom at the Georgia TechÕs McCamish Pavilion prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.
California Governor Gavin Newsom at the Georgia TechÕs McCamish Pavilion prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.
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The "Tonald" visits the Georgia Tech Kappa Sigma fraternity before the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.
The "Tonald" visits the Georgia Tech Kappa Sigma fraternity before the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.
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A young supporter gets a cup of lemonade at lemonade stand for Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy near where the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be held at CNN's studios in Atlanta.
A young supporter gets a cup of lemonade at lemonade stand for Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy near where the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be held at CNN's studios in Atlanta.
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Volunteers set up a lemonade stand for Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy on the Georgia Tech campus near the CNN studios in Atlanta where the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be held.
Volunteers set up a lemonade stand for Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy on the Georgia Tech campus near the CNN studios in Atlanta where the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be held.
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Mary Trump, the niece of former President Trump, talking to media at Georgia TechÕs McCamish Pavilion Spin Room prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta.
Mary Trump, the niece of former President Trump, talking to media at Georgia TechÕs McCamish Pavilion Spin Room prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn) waves goodbye following a media interview at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn) waves goodbye following a media interview at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta.
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Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) making the rounds in the Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion hosting media in the Spin Room prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta on Jun 26, 2024..
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) making the rounds in the Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion hosting media in the Spin Room prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta on Jun 26, 2024..
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp speaking to the media as Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion hosts media in the Spin Room prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta on Jun 26, 2024.
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp speaking to the media as Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion hosts media in the Spin Room prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta on Jun 26, 2024.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion hosts journalists on the Spin Room floor on June 27, 2024 prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta.
Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion hosts journalists on the Spin Room floor on June 27, 2024 prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Early morning preparations on June 27, 2024 at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion which will host the Spin Room during the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta.
Early morning preparations on June 27, 2024 at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion which will host the Spin Room during the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Preparations are underway at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion on June 26, 2024, one day prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.
Preparations are underway at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion on June 26, 2024, one day prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Media crews load in equipment prior to the CNN presidential debate on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
Media crews load in equipment prior to the CNN presidential debate on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
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Preparations are underway at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion on June 26, 2024, one day prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.
Preparations are underway at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion on June 26, 2024, one day prior to the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Signage for a CNN presidential debate is seen outside of their studios at the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
Signage for a CNN presidential debate is seen outside of their studios at the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images
Workers unpack equipment at McCamish Pavilion on the campus of Georgia Tech near where CNN will host the first presidential debate on June 25, 2024 in Atlanta. U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump will face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 presidential cycle this Thursday.
Workers unpack equipment at McCamish Pavilion on the campus of Georgia Tech near where CNN will host the first presidential debate on June 25, 2024 in Atlanta. U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump will face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 presidential cycle this Thursday.
Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images
In an aerial view, signage for a CNN presidential debate is seen outside of their studios inside the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
In an aerial view, signage for a CNN presidential debate is seen outside of their studios inside the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images
Banners are placed outside of the Georgia Tech Institute of Technology ahead of the first presidential debate in Atlanta on June 24, 2024.
Banners are placed outside of the Georgia Tech Institute of Technology ahead of the first presidential debate in Atlanta on June 24, 2024.
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Signs for the CNN presidential debate are seen outside of their studios inside the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
Signs for the CNN presidential debate are seen outside of their studios inside the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
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In an aerial view, signage for a CNN presidential debate is seen outside of their studios inside the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
In an aerial view, signage for a CNN presidential debate is seen outside of their studios inside the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images
Signs for CNN presidential debate are seen outside of their studios inside the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
Signs for CNN presidential debate are seen outside of their studios inside the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
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Signs advertising the presidential debate hosted by CNN are seen outside of their studios on June 25, 2024 in Atlanta.
Signs advertising the presidential debate hosted by CNN are seen outside of their studios on June 25, 2024 in Atlanta.
Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images
Banners are placed outside of the Georgia Tech Institute of Technology ahead of the first presidential debate in Atlanta on June 24, 2024.
Banners are placed outside of the Georgia Tech Institute of Technology ahead of the first presidential debate in Atlanta on June 24, 2024.
Christian Monterrosa, AFP Via Getty Images
In an aerial view, signage for a CNN presidential debate is seen outside of their studios inside the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
In an aerial view, signage for a CNN presidential debate is seen outside of their studios inside the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta.
Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images
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