Top 10 Things You Missed from the Presidential Debate

Introduction

This week marked the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. After reviewing the debate multiple times, several noteworthy details emerged that many in mainstream media have overlooked. Below is a detailed examination of the top 10 insights that might have slipped under your radar during the debate.

1. Debate Outcome: A Tie

In my view, the debate ended in a tie. It did not significantly shift viewers' opinions. Unlike the previous debate with Joe Biden, where Biden clearly lost, this debate did not lead to any noticeable changes in voter sentiment. Republicans remain steadfast in their support for Trump, while Democrats continue to back Kamala Harris. Independents, however, remain undecided.

2. Kamala's Rally Misstep

A surprising moment came when Harris invited the audience to attend Trump’s rally. This statement was ill-advised; it would have been more strategic for her to encourage people to attend her events, especially considering the poor turnout at her recent rallies.

3. Attendance Discrepancies

Graphic comparisons were made of rally turnouts, highlighting that Harris consistently attracts fewer attendees. At a rally in Pennsylvania, only 68 people showed up, and reports indicated that even in larger crowds, many attendees were bused in from out of state, raising questions about her local support.

4. Trump's Controversial Statement

Trump made an audacious claim about immigrants under Kamala’s policies supposedly eating pets, which was quickly fact-checked by ABC News. There was no evidence supporting Trump’s specific assertion regarding Springfield, Ohio, intensifying the scrutiny over such remarks.

5. Background Checks on Claims

Micro-reports have surfaced, including police inquiries about animals allegedly being harmed by immigrants, further complicating the narrative and raising skepticism about whether Trump's claims were entirely unfounded.

6. Kamala's Connection to Biden

Harris repeatedly distanced herself from Biden during the debate. However, a metadata examination of her website showed that it contained content directly from Biden's site, raising questions about her authenticity and promises of change.

7. Accusations of Marxism

Trump called Harris a Marxist. Disturbingly, Harris did not refute this claim—leaving many to wonder why she chose silence on such a significant allegation. This reticence could undermine her credibility as a candidate.

8. Gun Control Claims

Harris claimed that she would not take people’s guns away, despite previous statements suggesting otherwise. Critics argue that her inconsistency on firearms policy reflects greater issues regarding her trustworthiness as a leader.

9. Foreign Policy Missteps

Harris made questionable statements regarding China and its role during COVID-19. Accusations of her being friendly towards the Chinese government were juxtaposed with criticisms of Trump’s past communications with China.

10. Media Bias in Coverage

The moderators' apparent bias favored Harris over Trump, with Trump being fact-checked multiple times while Harris received no such scrutiny. Concerns have been raised regarding ABC's role as an unbiased debate platform, especially given connections between its executives and the Harris campaign.

Keywords

• Presidential debate
• Kamala Harris
• Donald Trump
• Rally attendance
• Media bias
• Marxism
• Gun control
• Immigration claims
• Foreign policy
• Fact-checking

FAQ

1. What was the overall outcome of the debate?
The debate is perceived as a tie, with neither candidate significantly changing voter opinions.

2. Why was Kamala's remark about attending Trump rallies controversial?
It was viewed as a strategic misstep since it highlighted her poor rally attendance and support.

3. What was Trump's claim regarding immigrants?
Trump suggested immigrants were harming pets, a claim quickly fact-checked and refuted by news outlets.

4. How did Kamala Harris distance herself from Joe Biden?
Harris stated she is not Biden, but her website contained policies directly taken from Biden’s platform, raising questions about her independence.

5. Did Kamala Harris deny being a Marxist?
No, Harris did not directly respond to Trump’s accusation of her being a Marxist.

6. What concerns were raised about the moderators' bias?
The debate moderators appeared to favor Harris, with Trump facing multiple fact-checks and challenges while she received leniency.

This detailed exploration provides insights into the debate that go beyond the headlines and offer a deeper understanding of candidates' positions and the media's role in shaping public perception.