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Tuesday could see a repeat of certain tactics and vulnerabilities being exploited
What Harris’s Top Debate Moments Could Tell Us About Tonight. In 2019, she attacked Joe Biden and was rattled by Tulsi Gabbard. In 2020, she cut off Mike Pence as he interrupted her.
Updated 2024-Oct-05 18:00
Kamala Harris sitting at a table, behind a sheet of plexiglass, during her debate against Mike Pence in 2020.
It would be difficult to divorce Ms. Harris s strong defense of her speaking time from the racial and gender dynamics of a Black woman being interrupted by a white man.
The moment served as a Rorschach test for many women and people of color who have experienced being interrupted or underestimated in work or school settings.
The Harris campaign wanted unmuted microphones during the debate expecting Trump to interrupt and evoke a response like I m speaking.
When the candidate who is not speaking has their microphone turned off Ms. Harris might find it more difficult to create a situation where Mr.Trump appears to be a bully. Harris originally used the I m speaking phrase during a conversation about the pandemic which had already claimed over 200 000 American lives by the time of the vice presidential debate in October 2020.Trump of minimizing the gravity of the public health danger to prevent causing anger among the public.
Following this two additional incidents occurred in the debate where Mr. Pence attempted to speak over Ms.Harris regarding taxes and the Supreme Court. Twice she interrupted him abruptly with a firm I m speaking.
When the debate finished the Biden campaign was selling merchandise featuring the slogan I m speaking.
During the 2020 election cycle Kamala Harris participated in five Democratic primary debates and as the vice presidential nominee one general election debate.
Her performances in the primary debates showed that she was unafraid to instigate attacks but could be unsteady when on the receiving end of one.
Her most memorable debate moments were a mix of carefully crafted attacks by and against her during the primary race and a spontaneous exchange with Vice President Mike Pence that demonstrated what her advisers would like to see again on Tuesday against former President Donald J.Trump. On Tuesday Ms. Harris will be judged by how she delivers planned attacks on Mr. Trump and defends herself against his.
But her spontaneous reactions to the night’s surprises could well be what voters remember the most.
Here is a look at the three biggest moments that shaped Ms. Harris’s debate performances from the last election cycle and what they might mean for her this time around.
Hitting Biden on busing: That little girl was me’.
Harris once again responded with grace when she was disrupted by protesters at her rallies last month.
It wouldn t be unexpected to hear it again on Tuesday night. Axel Boada played a role in the video production.
Harris anticipated that Vice President Mike Pence would attempt to disrupt her. The debate team had thoughtfully deliberated on how she should respond when it occurred.
However when the time comes.
