How Democrats are making a mistake in rural America – by not showing up
The ConversationSEP 13 2024
US VP Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, and Republican former Pres. Donald Trump squared off in the pair's first election debate Tuesday night. The ABC News-hosted event took place as the candidates were nearly tied in the polls.US Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, and Republican former Pres. Donald Trump squared off in the pair's first election debate Tuesday night. The ABC News-hosted event took place as the candidates were nearly tied in the polls.
The candidates were asked about the economy, with Harris accusing Trump of having "no plan" and pledging to create an "opportunity economy." Trump called out the Biden-Harris administration on inflation, which he described as the "worst in our nation's history."
On immigration, Trump called the Biden-Harris policies "a disaster" that have "destroyed our country." Harris said Trump will implement a "detailed and dangerous plan" in tune with the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. At one point, Trump referred to a disproved story that Haitian immigrants are eating people's pets in Ohio. He rebuffed the moderator's correction on that matter.On immigration, Trump called the Biden-Harris policies "a disaster" that has "destroyed our country." Harris said Trump will implement a "detailed and dangerous plan" aligned with Project 2025. In a notable moment, Trump stated that migrants were eating people's pets in Springfield, Ohio — he was then rebuffed by the ABC moderator.
Harris brilliantly exposed Trump's worst and most dangerous qualities while also offering the country a bright future under her leadership. She articulated clear policy proposals and skilfully balanced compassion with pragmatism on sensitive topics, including abortion and foreign policy. There's no question Harris represents a better way forward for the US.
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