

Harris Trumps Trump (with Patti Solis Doyle & Rick Wilson)
Sep 11, 2024
Patti Solis Doyle, a veteran political strategist and former advisor to Obama and Clinton, joins Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, to dissect the recent debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They analyze Harris’s commanding presence and Trump’s conspiratorial tactics, pondering their impacts on the upcoming election. The discussion includes the fallout from restrictive abortion laws and the surprising influence of celebrity endorsements on voter turnout, showcasing the ever-shifting landscape of politics in 2024.
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Early Debate Loss
- Rick Wilson tweeted that Trump lost the debate in the first 15 minutes.
- He observed Trump descending into conspiracies, allowing Harris to bait and manipulate him.
Contrasting Debate Experiences
- This debate was a starkly different experience for Democrats compared to Biden's first debate against Trump.
- Biden's debate performance effectively forced him from the race.
Handshake Victory
- Kamala Harris won the debate from the moment she shook Trump's hand, putting him off-kilter.
- This showed strength and confidence, essential qualities for a presidential candidate.