Staff Reports
Kamala Harris is gearing up to make waves on the debate stage, but her conspicuous absence from the media circuit has been the talk of the town. It’s as if she’s auditioning for a role in a silent film, leaving many to ponder what her performance will look like when she finally speaks. Her track record gives a good hint, especially recalling her face-off with Mike Pence during the vice presidential debate in 2020. If that night in Utah was any indicator, former President Donald Trump better have his boxing gloves on come September 10.
During the 2020 debate, Harris unleashed her infamous “I’m speaking” line no less than six times. It’s likely a tactic she’ll dust off soon, possibly aimed at Trump or any moderator daring to allow him to finish his thoughts. After all, one can’t put a price on showbiz skills when facing off against a seasoned debater. The only thing stopping her from channeling her inner diva may be a malfunctioning microphone, although even that seems unlikely when she’s known for audibly asserting her presence.
You liberals are complete clowns.
"Kamala's gonna shred Trump in a debate"
LOL, what? Did you all forget the time when Tulsi Gabbard decimated her? She is SCREWED when she steps on that stage to debate him.
Let me remind you 👇 pic.twitter.com/EqIdvc4rbd
— Phoeni𝕏 2A 🇺🇸 (@Phoenix2A_1980s) July 31, 2024
Flashbacks to her campaign trail bring memories of her self-aggrandizing declarations, including globetrotting tales filled with obligatory nods to military families. Harris has a knack for turning every conversation into a broad-brush critique of her opponents, constantly painting the Trump administration as the architect of all hardship. Whether it’s linking his presidency to COVID-19 or blaming him for every business that went belly-up, Harris has honed the art of dodging accountability like a pro.
This upcoming debate is particularly significant for Harris as it’s her first in quite some time—nearly four years, to be exact. Meanwhile, Trump has been itching for a showdown after his last jab at Biden. Fresh off a pandemic that has upended countless lives, expect Harris to wield it like a sword. She has, after all, crafted a powerful narrative around the administration’s failures, declaring that the American people are bearing the full brunt of a leadership crisis. Should Trump dare to counter, he might just find himself blindsided by her rapid-fire rebuttals.
As the campaign ramps up, old debates become new again. Harris continues to dance around her old promises, especially those concerning climate change and economic policy. She’s likely to face questions about her plans to raise taxes or her previous support of the Green New Deal, a touchy subject for many who still cherish the remnants of the Trump tax cuts. Expect Trump to not only bring this up but to make it a cornerstone of his strategy. Yet, in Harris’s world, facts are just polite suggestions. When cornered, she has a remarkable ability to pivot, returning to her bread-and-butter issues like abortion rights—ensuring the partisan chips stay stacked in her favor.
In summary, the upcoming debate may very well serve as a litmus test for the Democrats’ strategy moving forward. Harris’s history suggests a fierce performance is imminent, characterized by quick defense and polished deflection. Meanwhile, Trump appears ready to reclaim the spotlight and remind voters of the stakes at hand. The 2024 election is shaping up to be a theatrical battle where experience may clash head-on with the dual-pronged tactic of media evasion and finger-wagging rhetoric. Judging by what’s at play, both candidates must come prepared—or else the electorate might just call in a referee.
