2024 presidential debate: What to watch for

(NewsNation) — The economy, immigration and abortion are chief among Americans’ topics of interest heading into the first presidential debate of 2024.

Most voters will be listening for the candidates' thoughts on the economy, followed by immigration and abortion, according to the latest NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ poll.

The dialogue will set the tone for the rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn’t qualify to participate in the debate but plans to answe...