Vice President Kamala Harris took command from the start. She walked onto the stage and diplomatically approached Donald J. Trump, introducing herself with a handshake. Kamala Harris showed the world that she is a Leader who is not intimidated and can stand up to a bully.
This was a high-stakes presidential debate. It was the best moderated debate I’ve ever seen. The moderators were ABC News Anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis.
The debate was held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Millions of people tuned in as Kamala Harris made her presence known to the American people and how she will lead our country.
Moderator David Muir: “I want to begin tonight with the issue that voters repeated say is their #1 issue and that is the economy and the cost of living in this country.”
At the start of the debate, Harris said Trump would deliver “the same old tired playbook, a bunch of lies, grievances and name-calling.” VP Harris’ relentless debate strategy took Trump off the talking points, showing his inability to maintain focus on the topic at hand.
Harris: “My opponent has a plan that I call the Trump sales tax, which would be a 20% tax on everyday goods that you rely on to get through the month.”
Trump: “We have inflation like very few people have ever seen before. Probably the worst in our nation’s history.”
Harris: “Donald Trump left us the worst unemployment since the Great Depression… what we have done is clean up Donald Trump’s mess.”
Trump: “She doesn’t have a plan. She copied Biden’s plan. And it’s, like, four sentences, like, run-Spot-run. Four sentences that are just, oh, we’ll try and lower taxes.”
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/harris-trump-cost-living-113569434
Economics Professor Yeva Nersisyan: “Trump is not one who has a lot of detailed policies himself.”
Economists said that Biden inherited an economy in need of significant rejuvenation.
VP Kamala Harris: “Donald Trump calls America a ‘failing nation.’ That’s not who we are, and Americans deserve a Leader who believes in our future.”
Harris attacked Trump by using his exact words against him. Trump has repeatedly touted the world is laughing at the United States, and that the country has become a “disgrace” as a result of the Biden-Harris administration’s foreign policies. Harris instead painted Trump as the “disgrace” that the world is laughing at.
Kamala Harris: “I have traveled the world as Vice President of the United States and world leaders are laughing at Donald Trump.”
Kamala Harris: “It is very well known that Donald Trump is weak and wrong on national security and foreign policy. It is well known that he admires dictators, wants to be a dictator on day one, according to himself.”
In a debate that often turned heated over key issues, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump were at odds over abortion, a top concern for voters heading into the election.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/trump-commit-vetoing-national-abortion-ban-bill-113569899
Donald Trump: “I am proud of terminating Roe v. Wade.”
VP Kamala Harris: “In over 20 states, there are now Trump abortion bans. When Congress passes a bill to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade, as President, I will proudly sign it into law.
Vice President Kamala Harris: “Donald Trump and I are two very different people—and we would make two very different presidents.”
VP Nominee/Governor Tim Walz: “While Donald Trump spent nearly every minute of the debate whining about himself and his problems, Kamala Harris did what she always does—she talked about you.”
Kamala Harris: “Let me be clear: I will always put the middle class and working families first. I was raised a middle-class kid, and I’m the only person on the debate stage tonight who has a plan to lift up the middle class and working people of America. Donald Trump has no plan for you.”
VP Kamala Harris: “As President, I will create an opportunity economy that invests in hard-working Americans—new families, our seniors, and small businesses who deserve a break with a lower cost of living.”
While taking a break from debate prepping, Kamala Harris went shopping and supported local small businesses.
VP Kamala Harris: “Let’s talk about what Donald Trump left us… We inherited a mess.”
VP Kamala Harris: “World leaders are laughing at Donald Trump. Military leaders call him a disgrace. The American people deserve better.”
VP Kamala Harris: “Donald Trump was fired by 81 million people. So, let’s be clear about that. Clearly, he is having a very difficult time processing that. But we cannot afford to have a president of the United States who attempts as he did in the past to upend the will of the voters in a free and fair election.”
VP Kamala Harris: “Donald Trump has been prosecuted for national security crimes, economic crimes, election interference, and has been found liable for sexual assault. Let’s be clear: I will always stand for the rule of law.”
VP Kamala Harris: “If you want to know who Donald Trump is, just ask people who have worked with him:
—His former chief of staff has said he has contempt for the constitution.
—His former national security advisor has said he is dangerous and unfit.
—His former secretary of defense has said the nation would never survive another Trump term.
I think the choice is clear in this election.
Watch the Full 2024 Presidential Debate: VP Kamala Harris & Donald J. Trump (ABC News)
Joe Navarro, Politico: “Good leadership requires us to confront our opponent head on. Trump’s refusal to lock eyes over 90-some minutes could be read in many ways: as a form of indifference, of disrespect, or even fear that looking at her would somehow put him on tilt.
In contrast, Harris looked right at Trump when he spoke. When she addressed him, she gestured toward him, even when he wouldn’t meet her gaze. She demonstrated that she had no fear of locking eyes with him, of reaching out to him, of challenging him directly. 9 Body Language Tells from the Presidential Debate
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In an incredibly powerful moment, Taylor Swift encouraged Americans to register to vote after her endorsement of Kamala Harris.
First Gentleman Doug Emhoff: “Kamala won the debate. It feels great but winning on Election Day is even better. Now it’s on all of us to put in the work.”
Mark Cuban: “I have several friends in Texas who texted me after the debate and told me they were convinced that she was more presidential and would bring more stability. They would vote for her.”
Alberto Gonzales, Former President George W. Bush’s Attorney General: “I can’t sit quietly as Donald Trump—perhaps the most serious threat to the rule of law in a generation—eyes a return to the White House. For that reason, though I’m a Republican, I’ve decided to support Kamala Harris for President.”
Earvin “Magic” Johnson: “Vice President Harris was presidential, confident, intelligent, and stayed on course. She did not allow herself to be thrown off or diverted by lies and accusations. Most importantly, she held him accountable. I love the fact that Vice President Harris is compassionate and wants a government for all people regardless of race, language, sexual orientation, or party lines.”
Chris Christie: “She was exquisitely well prepared. She laid traps, and he chased every rabbit down every hole… Whoever did debate prep for Donald Trump should be fired. He was not good tonight at all.”
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms: “America has witnessed a Master Class led by the Vice President on confronting a bully.”
The Lincoln Project: “Kamala Harris is among the most inspiring examples of the American dream. And as President, she will make our nation proud.”
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Harris mocked what she said is Trump’s inability to address problems and engage in solutions and talked about topics he addresses instead in his rallies.
Rex Tillerson, Donald Trump’s First Secretary of State: “His understanding of global events, his understanding of global history, his understanding of U.S. history was really limited. It’s really hard to have a conversation with someone who doesn’t even understand the concept for why we’re talking about this.”
CNN Political Commentator Van Jones weighs in on the ABC News Debate between Vice President Harris and Donald Trump
CNN’s Chris Wallace said Trump’s Debate Performance was Devastating.
Whenever Trump is on the losing end, he whines and cries foul. FOX News: Not surprising, Trump rips ABC for ‘rigged’ debate: “It was three-to-one.”
Lindsey Graham Vents about Trump’s Debate Performance: “A Missed Opportunity” Jonathan Martin, Politico)
Trump Said He Has ‘Concepts’ of a Healthcare Plan. What we know about his policies (ABC News)
Kamala Harris’ Policy Plans
What You Need to Know About Kamala Harris’ Opportunity Economy. VP Harris released a comprehensive issues page on her website. https://kamalaharris.com/issues/. It includes clear contrasts with Trump’s agenda.
The Atlanta Voice: A New Way Forward. “Harris emerged victorious in the first-ever debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. Trump’s distracted performance and lack of focus on issues contrasted with Harris’ focused and measured responses.”
Brooklyn Dad: Hillary Clinton once said ‘A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons. Think about this: In the debate on Tuesday, Trump was very easily baited into blowing his top over crowd size.
Kamala Harris wasn’t even trying. She didn’t even break a sweat. She didn’t have to. HE did all the sweating. She had a game plan and executed it to perfection.
How difficult do you believe it would be for autocratic foreign leaders to manipulate his predictable ass? At 78 years old, he is NOT getting better. He’s getting worse. MUCH worse. This is NOT someone you elect as President. This is an unhinged, hateful old man.
Anthony Scaramucci: “Harris stood up to the bully and made him look silly. He was the king bully but now he’s done. And if she can do that to him, she can do that to Putin and Xi. She gained lots of voters Tuesday and she is going to shock people with the spread. He is afraid.”
Katie Phang: “I can’t sit quietly as Donald Trump—perhaps the most serious threat to the rule of law in a generation—eyes a return to the White House. For that reason, though I’m a Republican, I’ve decided to support Kamala Harris for President.”
VP Nominee/Governor Tim Walz: “Vice President Harris and I are going to build an opportunity economy—one that invests in small businesses while cutting the cost of housing, healthcare, and groceries. And it’s not just a “concept of a plan.” You can actually go to kamalaharris.com and read about it.
John Feal: “Donald Trump’s not running for president. He’s running to stay out of jail. I don’t care what anybody says. The man is not capable of a solid thought. I don’t like him. I don’t think he cares about the American people.”
Abby D. Phillip, CNN: “VP Kamala Harris tells rally crowd she’s ready for another debate, but former president Donald Trump tells his supporters it’s not happening.”
Pete Buttigieg, Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana: “Trump doesn’t want to debate again because he doesn’t want to lose again.”
Kamala Harris: “I believe we owe it to the voters to have another debate.”
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“Now, the road ahead will not be easy which brings me to you know who. Donald Trump is like an old boyfriend who you broke up with, but he just won’t go away. He has spent the last 4 years spinning the block, trying to get back into a relationship with the American people. Bro, we broke up with you for a reason!”
Trump was the mastermind of the GOP tax scam, where 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1% in America. Trump failed our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump is a chaos agent who is focused on himself, not the American people. Trump tried to destroy our democracy by lying about the election and inciting a violent mob to attack the Capitol. Trump put three extreme Justices on the Supreme Court who destroyed Roe v. Wade. We broke up with you for a reason. Donald Trump can spin the block all he wants, but there’s no reason for us ever get back together. Been there, done that. We’re not going back.
Kamala Harris and House Democrats will always put people over politics.
“ will lower costs and grow the middle class.
“ will fix our broken immigration system and secure the border.
“ will strengthen the relationship between the police and the community.
“ will continue to combat the climate crisis with the fierce urgency of now.
“ will Protect Social Security. Protect Medicare. Protect Medicaid. Protect the Affordable Care Act. Protect Working Families. Protect Small Businesses. Protect the Middle Class. Protect Free Enterprise. Protect Our Children. Protect Our Seniors. Protect Our Veterans. Protect Our Unions. Protect Our Dreamers. And always protect a woman’s freedom to make her own reproductive healthcare decisions.
Extreme MAGA Republicans want to divide us, but the Constitution promises equal protection under the law. We are one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Together, let’s build a brighter future for our children and our grandchildren.
VP Kamala Harris: “True patriotism means fighting to make our nation better for each generation. This November, we will come together and declare with one voice, as one people: we are moving forward.”
We believe in the promise of America and we’re ready to fight for it because when we fight, we win. So, join us, go to https://kamalaharris.com and let’s get to work.”
VP Harris’ presidential campaign is about protecting our freedoms and fighting for a better future.
The majority of Americans overwhelmingly reject the Trump-Vance agenda to rip away women’s freedoms and threaten access to IVF.
Donald J. Trump promised everything, but he delivered nothing. His failed record speaks for itself. It’s time to turn the page on Trump.
He said he’d reduce the deficit. He didn’t.
He said he’d lower prescription drug costs. He didn’t.
He said he’d invest in infrastructure. He didn’t.
He said he’d bring back manufacturing jobs. He didn’t.
He said he’d make Mexico pay for border security. He didn’t.
He said he’d reduce insulin prices. He didn’t.
The 2024 Objective
The American people want a Leader who gives us Inspiration & Hope. Kamala Harris & Tim Walz connects with ALL people. Trump said, “I don’t care about you. I just want your vote.” We Deserve Better.
Let’s mobilize, organize & take action to Support https://kamalaharris.com for President. Your voice matters, so let’s make history with hope and unity.
Democrat Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris: “In this election, we each face a question: What kind of country do we want to live in? A country of chaos, fear, and hate? Or one of freedom, compassion, and rule of law? Each of us has the power to answer that question with our vote.”
VP Kamala Harris: “Now is the time to chart a new way forward.”
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“Governor Tim Walz and I are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work. Are you with us?” Kamala Harris says, “We have work to do, and an election to win.”
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