Posted on 09/11/2024 11:08:58 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
All eyes were on the debate stage in Philadelphia last night for the long-anticipated showdown between President Trump and VP Harris. Going into the debate, both the polls and the general energy of the political moment suggested that the candidates were about even. Trump’s post-assassination attempt bump had long since given way to aggressively astroturfed media hype for Kamala’s “brat” summer, whose season has come to a rather pathetic and anti-climactic close. Those looking for the debate to dramatically alter the energy and dynamic of the race, as Biden’s fatefully disastrous debate did, are likely to be disappointed.
In the final assessment, Trump was high energy, leaned into key issues of importance to the base (immigration), and came across better on the most important issues, such as the economy. Despite flagrant interference from the pathetic moderation panel, Trump came out ahead with a modest edge, but Kamala didn’t totally bomb, meaning the end effect does not dramatically alter the course of the debate in any significant way. The fact that despite the media trying to recon this into a win for Kamala, average voters don’t seem to think of it that way suggests our earlier analysis of the 2024 dynamics holds well—namely, that Kamala’s advantage is in running as a chameleon democrat, and the more people are exposed to her, the less people like her.
As an AG, Kamala signaled a tough posture by going after marijuana and the parents of truant kids. As a senator, she was the most liberal person around. When she ran for president, she couldn’t figure out if she was an identity politics gremlin, a far-left crusader, or a centrist coalition builder. As vice president, she’s been shuffled from issue to issue and doesn’t even want to own a particular one.
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Just like Cankles.
Trump owned the messaging, and that’s what the viewers will remember.
If you have to explain how you won despite the scoreboard saying otherwise, you really lost-twice.
If you have to explain how you won despite the scoreboard saying otherwise, you really lost-twice.
What does the scoreboard say?
There was a "scoreboard" at last nights debate? I must have missed that.
And picking a winner of a debate without explaining your choice is more likely to mean that your choice is baseless.
I don’t remember one specific thing Kamala said. I do remember Trump pointing out the fact that if her plans are so great why doesn’t she wake up diaper brain Biden and have him sign the executive order to close the border. Simple as that. I think that resonates with people.
You are one of the resident Bolsheviks polluting this place.
Of course, also it’s the economy, jobs, inflation, the border, illegal aliens, DEI... the Constitution, on & on.
“If you have to explain how you won despite the scoreboard saying otherwise, you really lost-twice.”
Not really. The “”scoreboard”” is always skewed against the right by the leftists, and it has been for decades. In addition... having to explain to a nation half full of literal idiots, morons and nitwits is becoming the “new norm”.
Some are just not bright enough to connect any reality dots or to do the logic without having to ‘explain it’ to them. It’s a pain, but it’s what has to be done when dealing with the IQ-challenged. Comprende?
“Some people simply delight in being the ‘squeaky wheel,’ iow, saying “Look at me!”
As his analysis is nil, this gag fellow seems of that sort.”
I can be a bit of a contrarian at times, also. I blame it on my astrological sign (not..my..fault).
Oh, please.
Did anyone notice David Muir starting off with a Huge Mistake. His first Question started off with: Vice President Harris you and President Trump were elected four years ago.
Yep, I heard that!
I must view the debate differently. I was chuckling to myself the whole time on how good Trump did and how obnoxious Harris was.
People like to intellectualize events like that, and the main outcome of it all lies with the overall impressions and sentiments of people viewing the debate. When all the intellectualizing dies down, people will be left with their impressions and sentiments, and it won’t be good for Heels-up. When they go to the grocery store, or notice the news about the migrant crime wave, etc., their memory of Harris’s smirks and bitchiness will not sit too well.
Explanations are for those of us who do not already understand everything. Since, I do not understand what scoreboard you are referring to, I am open to an explanation (and will not count it as a loss for you if you offer one).
I did not notice that. Wondering if there is a video of that bit.
From brat to cat … winning
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