UPDATED. The choice of both candidates to show up in Pennsylvania, an important state to win in the presidential election, illustrates the 'obvious calculations' their advisors have made
President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden held dueling commemorations Friday for the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States, a bid to appear as leaders in a deeply divided national moment.
Neither would give official remarks, as the Ground Zero ceremony's speeches – pre-recorded this year due to coronavirus measures – are generally reserved for family members of victims. Later in the day the Democratic presidential hopeful also will travel to Shanksville – but there was no chance of the rivals crossing paths: Trump was due to leave well before Biden and his wife Jill arrive at the site.Neither of these appearances are expected to feature political showmanship according to Robert Shapiro, a political scientist at Columbia University. The 9/11 ceremonies are traditionally"free of rhetoric, dedicated to paying tribute to victims" of the attacks, he said.
The choice of both candidates to show up in Pennsylvania, an important state to win in the presidential election, illustrates the"obvious calculations" their advisors have made.
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