Democratic nominee Joe Biden is moving from briefing books into full days of preparations. President Donald Trump is studying notecards and getting help from a long-time ally, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
The first presidential debate will be 90 minutes and focus on six topics. Here’s how the candidates are preparing

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