Tune into the first presidential debate on June 27th at 9pm ET, hosted by CNN.

This year's debates will be different. President Biden and former President Trump will be fighting for their political lives, but we know these men. We know how they govern. We know their temperaments and characters. They both have a record of what they did and didn't do. Expect next Thursday's debate to be vicious, but make your decision on the facts. Who stands for what you believe? Who has your priorities and solutions you favor?

If you are considering a vote for RFK, Jr., note that he likely will not qualify to participate. We'll find out tonight at midnight. Also note that he is likely not to be on the ballot in all 50 states. So far he is officially on the ballot in only 8 states, with 16 more expected. If you vote for someone who has no chance to win, you will be throwing away your vote. Jill Stein and Cornel West are also running but also don't stand a chance of winning, and the same can be said for Marianne Williamson, running as a Democrat. But it's RFK, Jr. who is attracting the most attention as of now.

So if you watch the debate and decide you don't like either Trump or Biden, please keep in mind that RFK, Jr. and the others are not viable alternatives as of now. The choice is Biden or Trump. Think of Biden and Trump not just as presidential candidates but as entire administrations with their blueprints on everything from Supreme Court nominees to EPA rules to immigration and gun and abortion policy, which have been vastly different. Now choose on these substantive points.

They will not debate again until September.

Here's a handy guide to all of the candidates and their stances on all major issues. https://www.usatoday.com/elections/voter-guide/2024-11-05