Voters expecting Kamala Harris to use her debate performance to establish her identity and present her vision for the country should find satisfaction in her performance.
Despite both candidates avoiding direct answers at times, Harris demonstrated strength and persuasiveness, while Donald Trump appeared consistently unfocused and agitated. She maintained her composure and did not let Trump provoke or unsettle her.
Harris was particularly compelling on the topic of abortion rights, and the debate highlighted Trump’s inconsistent stance on the issue. His claim that Harris would support the “execution” of a newborn was particularly bizarre.
Though Trump was somewhat more restrained than anticipated, he continued to distort facts and veer into absurd claims, such as the unsubstantiated accusation that migrants in a city were eating residents’ pets.
Regardless of whether another debate is scheduled, this Harris supporter is pleased with her performance and believes it positively impacts her prospects for the general election.
Oren Spiegler Peters Township, Pa.
To the Editor:
Kamala Harris showed herself to be a strong contender, though, given the previous debate, that bar was quite low. She appeared relatable and human, but her performance was mainly a reiteration of her campaign points. While she was particularly effective on abortion issues, this largely played to emotional appeals.
Donald Trump managed to provoke a few laughs with his outlandish claims (illegal immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio?) and his vigorous attacks on President Biden. Despite his controversial approach, Trump seemed less rehearsed than Harris and performed strongly on immigration and foreign policy. Harris, while appealing to moral values, did not effectively address Trump’s arguments on these critical issues.
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