Donald Trump seemed quite sure he could easily outdo Kamala Harris in a televised debate, so much so that last month he suggested having not one, but three debates.
We'll soon find out if he was right.
Kamala Harris, in the 2020 vice-presidential debate against Mike Pence, held her ground. As a former prosecutor, she showed her ability to manage tough situations, even calling Pence out when he interrupted her. That kind of control might come in handy when she faces Trump on stage. Harris also showed discipline by sticking to her points, even when it meant avoiding direct answers to questions.
I remember it well because I moderated Harris' last debate in October 2020.
The debate, sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, took place in Salt Lake City. The audience mostly followed the rules, staying quiet until the debate was over.
This time around, the debate between Trump and Harris is being hosted by ABC News, with David Muir and Linsey Davis as moderators.
When Trump debated Joe Biden earlier this year, Biden's performance was so shaky that it sparked a lot of backlash. Eventually, it even led to Biden stepping out of the 2024 race. This could have boosted Trump’s confidence going into future debates.
Recently, Trump has been comparing Harris unfavorably to Biden, saying in August, “She’s actually not as smart as he is,” during a news conference at Mar-A-Lago. He accepted debate invitations from Fox News and NBC, ready to face off against Harris. He added, “I don’t think he’s very smart either.”
In the 2020 Democratic primary debates, Harris sometimes appeared unsure on major issues like Medicare-for-all, a factor that led to her exit from the race before the Iowa caucuses even took place.
Now, as her party’s likely presidential nominee, Harris seems more focused and energized, especially at campaign rallies. She’s been able to take jabs at Trump with humor, saying, “I know his type,” a line that always gets a reaction from her supporters.
However, debating isn’t the same as rallying. Rallies follow a script and often use teleprompters. Backstage at the 2020 debate, both Harris and Pence seemed nervous, which was completely understandable given the stakes.
The upcoming debate will test if Harris can maintain her sharpness or if Trump’s confidence will prevail.
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