Staff Reports
Donald Trump appears to have effectively put an end to President Joe Biden’s dreams of a second term, and he managed to do it in classic Trump fashion—with a debate performance that has left Team Biden scrambling. The former president, known for his debate prowess, has forced Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign to confront the reality that her own debate skills are decidedly no match for the Trumpian juggernaut.
In a move that reeks of desperation, Harris’s campaign has taken a page from the Biden playbook. They’re attempting the classic strategy of trash-talking Trump while refusing to accept the terms he’s laid out for a debate, particularly that Trump has his sights set on a Fox News-hosted event. Instead, the Harris team is angling for a showdown on ABC News. The irony of this is delicious—how many times did the Biden campaign insist on friendly fire from traditional media outlets during the last election cycle?
The Harris campaign’s attempts at intimidation seem painfully reminiscent of their previous efforts, which, as history shows, did not end well. The chief communications director for the Harris campaign has been vocal, claiming that Trump is backpedaling and scared, when, in reality, it’s the Biden-Harris crew that seems to be unraveling at the thought of facing off against Trump in a debate where real questions could actually be asked.
Trump has remained steadfast, holding firm to his original plan to debate Harris on Fox News, a venue that surely sends shivers down the spines of Harris and her team. The cancellation of the scheduled debate with Joe Biden on ABC is a point of pride for Trump, who is more than happy to flaunt the absence of his opponent while also insisting he will face Harris directly.
Logistically, Trump has painted a vivid picture of how the debate will unfold, including details like the moderators and location tailored for maximum viewership. The promise of a packed arena free from the cobwebs of a Joe Biden-led debate is likely something Harris’s camp dreads. After all, it’s amusing to watch the Harris campaign attempt to flex their muscles when their candidate has historically struggled, even in her own primary race, to keep up with the competition.
The underlying tension only underscores the deepening crisis within the Democratic ranks as Trump prepares to once again dominate the spotlight, leaving Harris and her crew to wonder if they might just be out of their league.
