2024 US Presidential debate: Harris pressures Trump into flustered performance, but is it enough for election victory? - Face2Face Africa

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

75% : These jabs often left Trump on the defensive, a dynamic that persisted throughout much of the night.READ ALSO: "I Have Been the Best President for the Black Population since Abraham Lincoln"- Donald TrumpHarris managed to provoke Trump into long-winded defenses of his past actions, and the former president was often seen raising his voice and shaking his head.
43% : On the issue of abortion, Trump defended his record, claiming broad support for the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, despite polling to the contrary.
42% : Her remarks were part of a measured message on an issue where she holds a strong lead over Trump.
39% : Throughout the evening, Harris repeatedly rattled Trump with sharp comments that he often felt compelled to address.
36% : This dynamic was evident in the candidates' body language: Harris displayed bemusement or incredulity, while Trump often scowled.
29% : Instead of capitalizing on this potential weakness, Trump found himself defending the "tiny fraction" of money he received from his father after Harris remarked that she didn't take handouts from her own wealthy father.
20% : Trump then shifted to a tangent involving a debunked story about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.
18% : If debates are won by capitalizing on strengths and deflecting weaknesses, the night appeared to favor Harris, who early in the debate, effectively put Trump on the defensive on the economy and abortion, two issues where she faced potential vulnerabilities.
18% : Trump distanced himself from the project, defending his tariff policies, but the exchange kept him from attacking Harris on inflation and consumer prices, key areas of concern for voters.
14% : Over 90 minutes, Vice President Harris repeatedly targeted Trump with pointed personal attacks, throwing him off his message and raising the stakes in the highly-anticipated debate.
10% : Throughout the debate, Harris frequently hit Trump on key issues, including the size of his rally crowds, his conduct during the Capitol riot, and criticism from former officials in his administration.

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