Record viewing watched the presidential debate Tuesday night. So that means all radio formats have a lot to talk about all day Wednesday- the locals no doubt want to express their opinions and probably many local political leaders. What’s the job of great radio, be where your locals are and you win. Be invisible, not a good choice.
Vice President Harris landed repeated blows on former President Trump during their first presidential debate, attacking his criminal convictions, rambling statements and unpopular positions on issues including abortion.
Why it matters: This was a very different debate this cycle for Trump than the one in June that effectively knocked President Biden out of the race, and his performance appeared unlikely to pull in many wavering moderate voters.
Harris seemed to zero in on Trump’s trigger points, prompting him to give bellicose and occasionally confusing answers on issues like abortion and the size of his rally crowds.
Pressed on January 6, Trump denied culpability and referred to the police who defended the Capitol as “the other side.”
After a fairly measured opening, Trump started to show frustration as the debate wore on.
Harris watched him with a bemused expression, and grew increasingly assertive and pointed when it was her turn to speak.
Trump was on surer footing when accusing Harris of sharing responsibility for increases in inflation and illegal immigration under Biden, and accused Harris of having no policies or record to run on. Harris repeatedly skirted questions on her own policy reversals.
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