Sunday: Trump, Clinton campaigns join Face the Nation from the site of the 2nd presidential debate at Washington University
Donald Trump’s campaign is reeling after the release of a 2005 tape in which the Republican presidential nominee makes vulgar comments about women. How are both campaigns - and both parties - dealing with the fallout? And how will it affect the second presidential debate on Sunday night? We’ll look into it this Sunday on “Face the Nation,” broadcast live from Washington University in St. Louis, where the debate is being held.
For the reaction from Trump’s campaign, we’ll interview former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who has emerged as one of Trump’s closest advisers and one of his most ardent defenders. As a growing list of Republicans withdraw their endorsements, is Giuliani worried the election is already effectively over? And how will Trump address the tape during his face-off with Hillary Clinton?
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus was originally booked to appear on the broadcast, but the Trump campaign and the RNC contacted Face the Nation late Saturday to inform us that Priebus’ appearance was called off, and that Giuliani would be appearing instead. According to an RNC official, the Trump campaign “wanted a campaign person” to appear on the broadcast.
We’ll also talk to Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook about what we should expect in the second debate - more policy or more politics? And how will Clinton address new emails from a Wikileaks dump that show her talking supportively about Wall Street, free trade, and more?
We’ll have a special panel with members of our CBS News political team including Norah O’Donnell, co-host of CBS This Morning, former Face the Nation host Bob Schieffer and CBS News correspondents Major Garrett and Nancy Cordes to preview the debate.
Plus, what do Missouri voters really think of the candidates? We’ll sit down with a panel of Saint Louis area residents to hear what they’re looking for from the candidates in the debate. We’ll get their thoughts on the controversy surrounding Trump’s remarks about women that were caught on tape. We’ll also talk to them about why they think this country is so divided --- and which of the two major presidential candidates is better prepared to deal with their struggles.
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto will join us with new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll results from Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, including some findings on how voters in those battleground states are reacting to the bombshell Trump tape.
We’ll also hear from our panel of political experts. This week’s group includes Wall Street Journal’s Peggy Noonan, Bloomberg’s John Heilemann, Slate’s Jamelle Bouie and USA Today’s Susan Page.
You will not want to miss this packed show ahead of the second presidential debate. Check your local listings for airtimes. And if you miss us, catch the rebroadcast on our digital network CBSN on cbsnews.com at 11am and 6pm ET.