The last debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and ex-President Donald Trump was very heated, leaving viewers and analysts on their toes. Harris is known to so many people as straightforward, making a debate many political analysts believe Trump bashing. Who was right in the debate? We will further investigate the previous question by analyzing the important moments that defined the debate and determine how much of a gentle giant Trump is if Harris’ aggressive demeanor did bother him at all.
Harris Comes Out and Owns the Gavel
From the beginning of the debate, Kamala Harris owned the platform with a poised presence, which aided in setting the mood for the rest of the debate. Questions were addressed to her succinctly and skillfully; at most, she caused them to praise what the Biden administration had been able to accomplish and vilified Trump’s previous four years of presidency. Her message of discipline and ability to rebut Trump’s attacks with facts and composure were another strong point of her performance.
The Fails of Trump’s Defense Strategy
It also came as a surprise that Donald Trump was somewhat cavalier. Most of the debate has been defensive. Trump’s every backup was a negation of the accusations Harris threw at him. For example, when Harris attempted to undercut Trump’s cause, Trump’s negative elocutionary tactics failed because Harris gave practical evidence and policy implications that appealed to the people.
What Were the Most Important Aspects of the Argument?
One of the best pieces came when Harris turned towards Trump and held him accountable for the way he dealt with COVID-19 infection. She was rather critical in stating the failures of the vaccine program in her country compared to that of India during the time of former Trump. Trump, in this case, failed to provide an adequate counteroffer. He simply ran away from the responsibility.
Another interesting argument was on immigration. Harris asked Trump about the separation of families at the border. This noticeably aggravated Trump. He had nothing to say to Hannah, and the latter took advantage of the situation to reaffirm the new Administration’s pledge on humane immigration policies.
Public Opinion and Polls
Post-debate opinion surveys and social media analysis indicate that Harris’ performance appealed to viewers better. Many lectured her, however, for remaining calm in difficult situations and accepting the challenge posed by Trump’s administration. While it is clear that Trump’s support base is rocky and steady, the discussion was not able to persuade the swing voters in his favor, preliminary polls suggest.
Expert Analysis: Who Do You Think Won the Debate Harris or Trump?
When it comes to political analysts, most of them think that Harris won this debate. For one, she made a strong case for the differences in policy between her and Trump as well as remained focused, unlike Trump, whose composure was continually shattered. Other experts believe that by being defensive, Trump may have lost some of the moderate votes he was counting on boosting his chances with.
Is this a real change in the end, or a stillbirth?
The debate provided an opportunity for Harris to show her communication power and demonstrated the difficulties Trump has in appealing to voters other than his loyal base. Nonetheless, it would be premature to evaluate such developments from the contents of this campaign as it is still early. But an aggressive display of Harris’s policies made sure that the center of gravity has shifted. With another election in sight and both candidates due majority, campaigns will have to make alterations to their direction to win some critical voter groups.
