In anticipation of the highly anticipated September 10th debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, their respective campaigns have engaged in a heated argument over the implementation of muted microphones during the event. President Joe Biden's campaign team has made microphone muting a condition for their participation in any debates this year. However, Trump has hinted at the possibility of not showing up for the debate, adding further uncertainty to the already tense situation.

On Monday, Trump traveled to Michigan to address the National Guard Association of the United States conference in Detroit. Surprisingly, he was joined by former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who publicly endorsed him. This unexpected alliance showcased the unpredictable nature of the current political landscape.

Meanwhile, Harris' campaign revealed that it has successfully raised a staggering $540 million, with a surge of donations pouring in during the Democratic National Convention held last week. This substantial financial support indicates a strong interest and backing for the Democratic Vice President nominee.

In a significant development, an administrative law judge in Georgia has ruled that four independent and third-party candidates are ineligible to appear on the state's presidential ballot. The final decision now rests with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who must review the rulings made by Judge Michael Malihi. If affirmed, this decision would block the inclusion of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West, Jill Stein (Green Party), and Claudia De la Cruz (Party for Socialism and Liberation) from the ballot. Democrats had legally challenged the eligibility of these candidates, to prevent the possibility of votes being siphoned away from Kamala Harris, as Joe Biden had won Georgia by a narrow margin of fewer than 12,000 votes in 2020.

Raffensperger's ultimate verdict is crucial and time-sensitive, as Georgia is set to mail out military and overseas ballots starting from September 17th. The Secretary of State's office is currently reviewing the judgments and aims to reach a decision as soon as possible. If the disqualifications are finalized, Georgia voters will have limited options, with only Harris, Trump, and Libertarian candidate Chase Oliver remaining on the presidential race ballot.

Reflecting on Trump's recent speech at the National Guard conference in Detroit, Michelle Boyack of Salt Lake City expressed her appreciation for his support of the military. As a national guard spouse, Boyack intends to vote for Trump, yet she wishes he had adopted a less aggressive approach when criticizing Biden and instead focused more on policy matters. Boyack emphasized the need for candidates to state their plans if elected, rather than engaging in personal attacks.

In a separate development, Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein successfully secured her place on the ballot in the crucial swing state of Wisconsin. The state Supreme Court rejected a Democratic challenge aimed at removing Stein from the ballot. Wisconsin, where four out of the last six presidential elections were decided by small margins ranging from 5,700 to approximately 23,000 votes, remains a highly contested battleground state. The court did not provide an explanation for its decision, leaving observers speculating about the court's reasoning.

As the presidential campaign intensifies, controversies surrounding debate rules, ballot qualifications, and rival endorsements continue to shape the political landscape. With the debate just around the corner, all eyes will be on the candidates as they strive to make their case to the American people.