This chapter analyzes Vice President Kamala Harris's strategic performance in a recent debate, focusing on her psychological tactics and presentation skills. The discussion highlights the implications of her performance for polling dynamics and the importance of appealing to key voters, particularly amid concerns of compromising to appease centrist elements within the party. Additionally, it explores the challenges of engaging young voters and the impact of cultural influencers on political participation.
On this week’s special episode of Swamp Notes, four FT journalists discuss the historic first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and answer all your most-pressing questions about the US presidential race. The FT’s US managing editor, Peter Spiegel, moderates the discussion alongside deputy Washington bureau chief, Lauren Fedor, global business columnist, Rana Foroohar, and chief foreign affairs columnist, Gideon Rachman.
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