Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris went head to head in a contentious debate that covered a wide range of issues, from migration to fracking to Israel’s war on Gaza. While there was no live audience, millions of Americans watched from home as the candidates sparred. Protesters outside the venue in Philadelphia called for Harris to earn their vote with a ceasefire in Gaza.
Political observers weighed in on the debate, with some praising Harris for offering specifics on policy while others criticized her for supporting Biden’s policy on Israel. Republican strategist John Feehery noted that fact-checking seemed to target Trump more than Harris, while Kelly Dittmar from Rutgers University-Camden pointed out Harris’s ability to engage directly with Trump during the debate.
Despite Harris being deemed the victor by some, debate director Aaron Kall urged caution in predicting the impact on the November election. Meanwhile, concerns were raised about both parties’ lack of political will to address the environmental and health effects of fracking, particularly in Pennsylvania.
Ultimately, the debate highlighted the deep divisions in America and the challenges both candidates face in winning over undecided voters in key swing states. The race remains tight, with the outcome still uncertain as the election draws nearer.
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