Clearly Kamala is scared.
Vice President Kamala Harris recently discussed her expectations for the upcoming debate with former President Donald Trump, emphasizing that she anticipates a confrontational and perhaps misleading performance from him. In an interview with “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,” which aired on Monday, Harris appeared nervous when she explained that Trump is likely to resort to personal attacks and untruths against her.
Harris expressed concern about Trump’s approach to the debate, stating, “There’s no limit to how low he will go. We need to be ready for the possibility that he will not be constrained by the truth.” She further suggested that Trump’s tactics in debates are well-documented, and he might rely on a familiar playbook of evasive and inflammatory rhetoric.
As Trump and Harris prepare to face each other on Tuesday, the debate will be broadcast by ABC News. To manage the discussion and ensure a structured exchange, each candidate’s microphone will be muted when they are not recognized by the moderators. This format was used in the June debate between Trump and President Biden, where Trump made several contentious statements, but the focus was largely on Biden’s struggles to effectively communicate his points.
Harris’s team has advocated for a debate format that allows for more spontaneous interactions, believing that unmuted microphones might provoke Trump into frequent interruptions and unplanned remarks. The debate is poised to be a critical moment in the election cycle, as early voting begins in several states this month. According to a recent New York Times/Siena College poll, Trump is currently leading by a narrow margin of 1 percentage point nationally.
This debate could significantly impact voter perceptions and the dynamics of the race as it moves forward.
