Last Updated on 11/09/2024 by Arun jain
It was the first night Kamala Harris And Donald Trump Faced off on the debate stage, which covered topics ranging from the border and immigration to women’s rights and the economy, both candidates declared victory on the night.
The highly-anticipated debate took place after the campaign wrangled over the rules for each nominee and decided whether the September 10 showdown would even take place.
Polls released this week show the race for the Oval Office couldn’t be closer, as national polls reveal deadlocks between the candidates. In a Pew Research Center report released Monday, Harris and Trump both have 49 percent support among registered voters. The margin of error for the poll is 1.3 percent. A New York Times/Siena College poll released Sunday also showed a neck-and-neck race, with Trump leading Harris 48 percent to 47 percent among likely voters.
After the debate, each candidate sent out a news release, which reads in its entirety:
Trump’s team made their presentation before the debate ended, declaring victory, saying:
“President Trump gave a masterful debate performance tonight, taking action on Kamala Harris’ extraordinary record of failure that has harmed Americans for the past 4 years.
“We saw President Trump lay out his bold vision for America and how he will continue to build on the successes of his first term by supercharging the economy, securing the border and stopping crime from devastating communities across the country.
In contrast, Kamala’s vision of America was a dark reminder of Joe Biden’s repressive, big-government policies that he wants to continue. High inflation, a porous border that allows criminals and terrorists to cross, and being soft on crime – that’s what Kamala represents.
“The choice couldn’t be clearer — President Trump was the clear winner tonight, and he will win for America when he returns to the White House.”
– Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles
Harris’ team sent the following shortly after the discussion:
“Tonight, Vice President Harris commanded the stage on every issue that matters to the American people. Americans saw exactly what kind of president Kamala Harris will be: one who offers a new path for the country, who will be a president for all Americans, and who will be the dark side of Donald Trump.” And will turn the page once and for all.. and she reminded the American people that she is the only candidate in the race to serve as our next commander-in-chief.
“Donald Trump was completely inconsistent. He was angry and agitated, and it all started when Vice President Harris held him responsible for overturning Roe v. Wade and hurting women across the country. Trump refused to say that he would end a national abortion ban. Will veto. He said again that he has no regrets on January 6th, and in case you missed it, through the numerous lies he rattled off on stage tonight, Trump offered zero plan for the daily needs of Americans, only that they have a plan. concepts”. That’s because the only real plan Trump has is Project 2025, which will raise costs for the middle class and take America backwards.
“Under the bright lights, the American people faced a choice at the ballot box this fall: forward with Kamala Harris or backward with Trump. That’s what they saw tonight and what they should see in the second debate in October. Vice President Harris ready for second debate Is. Donald Trump?”
— Harris-Walz Campaign Chair Jane O’Malley Dillon
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Vice Presidential Candidates, Ohio GOP Senators JD Vance and Minnesota’s Democratic governor Tim Walzwill participate in the discussion held by CBS On October 1. There are no other discussions on Harris and Trump’s schedule. The first discussion was between Trump and the President Joe Bidenwho dropped out of the race in mid-July as concerns about his mental acuity resurfaced after his disappointing showing, and Harris eventually took over as the Democratic nominee.
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