Posted on 09/11/2024 12:52:33 PM PDT by thegagline
Veteran GOP strategists overwhelmingly said Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris won her debate with former President Donald Trump — ***
One prominent Republican operative supportive of Trump, 78, told The Post they believed Tuesday’s ABC News debate in Philadelphia likely shifted popular support one percentage point in the Democrat’s favor — at least for now. ***
“If you are an undecided voter who wanted to, finally, hear Kamala Harris’ policy agenda last night, all you got were scripted lines of attack against Trump because Harris is the incumbent and has no plan to change course,” a former Trump White House official told The Post. *** One veteran Republican campaign strategist lamented that the debate was “just a missed opportunity” for Trump to gain ground on Harris — with the GOP nominee going off on “obvious tangents” that distracted from his criticism of her record as vice president and flip-flops on major issues.
*** “For the Trumpists, it won’t matter,” said Dennis Lennox, a Republican strategist and commentator from swing state Michigan.
“Like a losing sports team, they will complain about the referees even though the former president clearly dropped the football. Trump lost the debate because of his performance or lack thereof. That’s what happens when you wing it,” he said.
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“Trump unfortunately walked into traps he shouldn’t have, but I don’t think there was a single moment that stood out in people’s minds that’s gonna change how they think of the race,” Wilson said. *** “I’m not necessarily the most Trump-aligned human being in the world, but it was a total f–king hit job from start to finish,” he added. “It’s disgraceful. David Muir should never be anywhere near a debate stage again.” ***
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The only thing I could say Trump messed up on a bit is allowing that laughing hyena get under his skin with personal attacks about his rallies, business bankruptcy, etc.
The two moderators running defense and letting the commie’s whoppers slide by is out of his control, unfortunately.
Trump did manage to get in a few zingers though, and he absolutely stole the witch’s “Excuse me, I’m speaking!” moment. But what I think sealed it and what ought to resonate with folks is Trump got in the last word: “You promise all these grand things you want to do. You’re vice president now. So why haven’t you done them already?”
Poignant question. I’d say the million-dollar question, even.
Which veteran GOP strategists? Name names.
These debates are not nearly as important as ensuring a fair vote in Nov, if there’s a fair vote Trump will win. It’s the only issue really, very few people are undecided.
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