As the adage suggests, even common folk recognize he was spouting absurdities.
Donald Trump resurrected the long-discredited tale that Haitian immigrants were consuming household pets in Springfield, Ohio.
The debate moderator, adopting a grave demeanor, promptly noted they had reached out to the “city manager” who had downplayed the claims.
The scenario felt comedic (laughter ensued in the spin room) until we were reminded that this was a critical issue concerning the future leader of the free world.
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Overall, this might not have been the most stellar showing by the Republican Party’s frontrunner.
Kamala Harris undoubtedly felt pleased as she exhibited a commanding presence that unsettled Donald Trump – branding him as feeble, asserting that Vladimir Putin would devour him for lunch and remarking that attendees left his gatherings due to fatigue and ennui.
This marked a confrontation that Donald Trump has rarely faced – characterized by aggression, disregard, and cutting jibes.
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Harris challenged him on his track record and disposition in a manner he seldom encounters during interviews, whether from indifferent or sympathetic journalists.
She utilized the calculated antagonism of a seasoned prosecutor, which rattled Trump.
Nevertheless, he remained steadfast in his replies.
While she presented herself as a leader for all citizens, he criticized her as the worst vice president ever, arguing her tenure in the White House was a failure.
He endeavored to steer the discussion towards topics – immigration and the economy – where he felt assured of his command, employing well-worn arguments that resonate with his base of supporters.
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Harris was unlikely to influence that segment of the voter base, which remains steadfast through peaks and troughs.
She hopes that a confident and assertive display will appeal to the moderate voters and showcase her qualifications for office while presenting a rationale to avoid voting for Trump.
To emerge victorious in this debate meant leaving the audience convinced of one candidate’s superiority over the other, enhancing one’s authority and credibility.
Democrats praised Harris’s performance, while Republicans maintained their candidate had triumphed.
Intriguingly, Donald Trump made an unexpected visit to the spin room afterward and fielded questions from reporters.
This raised the query: why not allow a 90-minute debate to speak for itself?
It seemed to reveal much about a man who had said insufficiently.
