As Trump backs out of debate with Harris, what happens now?

Given the state of the GOP, it's not easy for any Democratic candidate to pick up cross-party backing, but Kamala Harris is now backed by many Republicans.

Monday, August 05, 2024 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS 'Republicans for Harris' launch features key names, impressive numbers 'Republicans for Harris' launch features key names, impressive numbers Given the state of the GOP, it's not easy for any Democratic candidate to pick up cross-party backing, but Kamala Harris is now backed by many Republicans. MORE On the politics of electric vehicles, Trump says the quiet part loud Why has Donald Trump changed his tune about electric vehicles? He's now offered an explanation — and it's all about conspiratorial billionaire Elon Musk. MORE On the politics of electric vehicles, Trump says the quiet part loud Why has Donald Trump changed his tune about electric vehicles? He's now offered an explanation — and it's all about conspiratorial billionaire Elon Musk. MORE Why Trump's offensive against Georgia's Republican governor matters Why in the world would Donald Trump repeatedly attack a GOP governor, in his own competitive state, with three months remaining before Election Day? MORE Why Trump's offensive against Georgia's Republican governor matters Why in the world would Donald Trump repeatedly attack a GOP governor, in his own competitive state, with three months remaining before Election Day? MORE As Trump backs out of debate with Harris, what happens now? When it comes to another presidential debate, Donald Trump apparently thinks it's better to look like a coward than to show up on a stage and look worse. MORE As Trump backs out of debate with Harris, what happens now? When it comes to another presidential debate, Donald Trump apparently thinks it's better to look like a coward than to show up on a stage and look worse. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG 'Revelatory bombshell': Secret probe of Trump, suspicious Egypt money shut down by Barr's DOJ: WaPo Kamalanomenon! Harris steamrolls Trump, shatters fundraising records Half of Trump's former cabinet secretaries haven't backed his 2024 bid With Putin, Trump ignores 'do not congratulate' advice (again)   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER