Linsey Davis of ABC News – Calm and Radiant as she Prepares for the HIGH-STAKES EVENT that has viewers Buzzing!
Linsey Davis was seen at exclusive networking luncheon in the Hamptons ahead of moderating the upcoming presidential debate.
The ABC anchor took a break from prepping for the Tr::mp vs. H@rris presidential debate to enjoy a luxury dining experience with East End Taste, entrepreneur Vanessa Gordon’s digital hospitality publication and LDV hospitality at the Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton on August 24.
A source close to DailyMail.com described Davis as ‘very relaxed’ ahead of the presidential debate, marking her first public appearance amid election press coverage. Davis told the source she was looking forward to the debate, and that it was going to be an ‘impactful night’ for the nation.
The TV veteran also said that she doesn’t like influencer events, but was excited to meet other professionals in the communications field. Other notable guests included makeup artist Matin Maulawizada, luxury jewelry designer Sara Shala and managing partner of 8 Agency Kizzy Knight.
As a parting gift, guests received Gordon’s signature VIP treatment, including a luxurious gift bag filled with products from brands like Ghurka, LWA Luxury Hampton, Motif Made, Dylan’s Candy Bar, Alexis Isabel, Daniel Corpuz Chocolatier, Montaraz, and Quantum Yachts, with a total retail value exceeding $1,000.
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ABC anchor Linsey Davis took a break from prepping for the Tr::mp vs. H@rris presidential debate to enjoy a luxury dining experience in the Hamptons (Pictured: Linsey Davis and restauranteur Mark Solomon at the East End Taste x LDV Hospitality Event at the Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton)
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A source close to DailyMail.com described Davis as ‘very relaxed’ ahead of the presidential debate, marking her first public appearance amid election press coverage
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Kamala H@rris and Donald Tr::mp are set to come face-to-face for the first time on the debate stage in Philadelphia on Tuesday. ABC News laid out a series of rules for the must-see event
Accompanying Davis was her son, Ayden, 9, who looked dapper in a light pink button up and khaki pants.
Guests were treated to a visually stunning tablescape featuring hand-selected jewelry and custom candles.
The luncheon menu, created by The Maidstone Hotel’s Chef Jorge Espinoza, showcased a multi-course fine dining meal and an open bar.
The high-stakes debate hosted by ABC News is set to take place tonight at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
The 90 minute must-see event will be moderated by ABC News anchors David Muir and Davis who will be the only ones asking questions. There will not be a live audience.
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Davis told the source she was looking forward to the debate, and that it was going to be an ‘impactful night’ for the nation (Pictured: Linsey Davis chatting with Joanne Spataro, owner of Dawlcakes)
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Accompanying Davis was her son, Ayden (pictured), who looked dapper in a light pink button up and khaki pants
As a parting gift from the event at the Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton, Davis received a luxurious gift bag filled with products with a total retail value exceeding $1,000
It will be the first and potentially only time the ex-president and vice president ever come face-to-face.
Both candidates are facing pressure to deliver a knockout performance on the debate stage which will take less than 60 days before Election Day as some voters will already be able to cast ballots.
The candidates will be introduced by the moderators and enter from opposite sides of the stage. H@rris as the incumbent party will be introduced first.
Neither candidate will give an opening statement. Closing statements will be timed for two minutes per candidate.
The podium placement and order of closing statements were determined with a coin flip held virtually on Tuesday.
Tr::mp, 78, won and opted to decide the order of statements. He will give the second closing statement.
H@rris, 59, selected being at the right podium position from the screen leaving Tr::mp the left side position. Both candidates will remain behind the podium for the entire duration of the debate.
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Neither will be allowed to have prewritten notes onstage. What candidates will have available to them at the podium are a pen, pad of paper and a bottle of water, ABC News revealed.
On Tuesday, moderators will have work on their hands as they try to enforce timing agreements and move along the discussion.
There will be no audience in the room for the 90 minute debate, which will contain two commercial breaks. Candidates will not be allowed to interact with their campaign staff during those breaks.
