The first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump featured evasions, falsehoods, and some brilliant tactics along the way
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. president Donald Trump speaks as Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris listens as they attend a presidential debate hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, on Sept. 10.Mr. Trump has, of course, participated in six previous presidential debates, which explains why lucky number seven featured some of the best moderation that we’ve seen in several election cycles.
On his best days, Mr. Trump has little more than a nodding acquaintance with the truth. During the debate, it was hard toof all the misleading statements, exaggerations, and outright lies, which were often bookended by the Republican candidate’s erratic and self-aggrandizing answers. He “had nothing to do” with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 ; he called Ms.
Mr. Trump’s closing remarks were, for once, on point. He argued that Ms. Harris lacks a plan, and more damningly , asked why she has not already accomplished her plans in the past three and a half years that Democrats have controlled the White House. Ms. Harris had a few other brilliant tactics, as well. She countered Mr. Trump’s persona as a strongman by pointing out that he is easily manipulated by “favours and flattery,” and that makes him a weak leader on the international stage. She also responded to Trump’s comments on her racial identity by emphasizing that Mr. Trump’s unnecessary fixation on race is divisive, an impressive jiu-jitsu move turning the focus back onto Republicans’and racially coded appeals. Her pivot from Mr.
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