2024-09-15 03:39:33
In his article for Channel 7, American writer Jack Engelhard analyzes Donald Trump’s poor performance in the debate with Kamala Harris. According to Engelhard, the reason for Trump’s weak performance was his excessive softening of his tone.
The writer claims that Trump listened to a lot of advice to go easy on Harris so as not to lose the votes of women, especially white, upper-income women who prioritize reproductive rights. But the decision backfired: While he kept a low profile, Harris was free to make accusations that were often unsubstantiated, and moderators were unwilling to fact-check her claims.
Engelhard also criticizes the debate format itself, arguing that Trump was put at a disadvantage because the moderators were so openly supportive of Harris. He believes that Trump’s participation in the debate, hosted by ABC News, was a mistake, noting that the network was one of the first to succumb to “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS). According to Engelhard, ABC journalists like David Muir and Lindsay Davis failed to be objective and constantly fact-checked only Trump, while Harris was allowed to spout canned platitudes without any oversight.
The writer also wonders whether Trump has lost the charisma and fire that once attracted so many supporters to him. Engelhard suggests that the constant attacks on Trump from the Democratic Party and the media may have made him more cynical and fatalistic. He believes that Trump is still a fighter, but perhaps not as determined as he once was.
Engelhardt concludes the article by suggesting that America and all of humanity need a Trump victory because it will be a defense against a corrupt political system and false promises.
Earlier, Cursor wrote that a CNN poll showed who viewers consider the winner of the debate.
A CNN poll found that most viewers thought Harris had beaten Trump.