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Slick talker' v sincere and truthful': Guardian readers respond to VP debate

Walz displayed more sincerity and substance than Vance during the debate, engaging more with complex issues despite time constraints.

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US Elections

JD Vance only boosted Donald Trump, Republicans while bug-eyed Tim Walz hampered Kamala Harris' chances at VP debate

Gov. Tim Walz's debate performance raised concerns about his readiness, while Republican JD Vance's demeanor bolstered confidence in the GOP ticket.

fromLGBTQ Nation

US Elections

Rachel Maddow nails JD Vance for the one "very easily disprovable lie" he told at the debate - LGBTQ Nation

J.D. Vance's debate performance was overshadowed by clear contradictions in his stance on abortion, exposing vulnerabilities for his campaign.

Left-wing politics

MSNBC's Chris Hayes Bummed Out' After Tim Walz Almost Apologizes' For JD Vance Jan. 6 Takedown

Hayes felt disappointed by Walz's hesitance to challenge Vance effectively during the debate, particularly on critical democratic issues like the January 6 riots.

Left-wing politics

MSNBC's Symone Sanders Townsend Trashes Walz's Debate Niceties': If You Agree So Much With JD Vance, Why Should They Vote For You?'

The debate featured a lack of critical engagement from Gov. Walz against Sen. Vance's policies, leaving some voters dissatisfied.

US Elections

JD Vance only boosted Donald Trump, Republicans while bug-eyed Tim Walz hampered Kamala Harris' chances at VP debate

Gov. Tim Walz's debate performance raised concerns about his readiness, while Republican JD Vance's demeanor bolstered confidence in the GOP ticket.

fromLGBTQ Nation

US Elections

Rachel Maddow nails JD Vance for the one "very easily disprovable lie" he told at the debate - LGBTQ Nation

J.D. Vance's debate performance was overshadowed by clear contradictions in his stance on abortion, exposing vulnerabilities for his campaign.

Left-wing politics

MSNBC's Chris Hayes Bummed Out' After Tim Walz Almost Apologizes' For JD Vance Jan. 6 Takedown

Hayes felt disappointed by Walz's hesitance to challenge Vance effectively during the debate, particularly on critical democratic issues like the January 6 riots.

Left-wing politics

MSNBC's Symone Sanders Townsend Trashes Walz's Debate Niceties': If You Agree So Much With JD Vance, Why Should They Vote For You?'

The debate featured a lack of critical engagement from Gov. Walz against Sen. Vance's policies, leaving some voters dissatisfied.

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Left-wing politics

I'll Tell You Exactly What Went Wrong With That Debate

The vice-presidential debate was unexpectedly civil and issue-focused, but ultimately lackluster in terms of entertainment.

Although the debate met expectations for civility, it felt unengaging due to its nature as a proxy discussion.

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fromMission Local

SF politics

See how they run: Breed and Farrell's attacks overshadow mayoral debate

Candidates in the San Francisco mayoral race are increasingly aggressive, pointing fingers over corruption allegations as the election nears.

fromIntelligencer

US Elections

Weirdly Civil VP Debate Won't Change Many Minds

The vice presidential debate unexpectedly featured civility, with candidates focusing on policy issues rather than personal attacks.

fromMission Local

SF politics

See how they run: Breed and Farrell's attacks overshadow mayoral debate

Candidates in the San Francisco mayoral race are increasingly aggressive, pointing fingers over corruption allegations as the election nears.

fromIntelligencer

US Elections

Weirdly Civil VP Debate Won't Change Many Minds

The vice presidential debate unexpectedly featured civility, with candidates focusing on policy issues rather than personal attacks.

Opinion | Over 90 Minutes, Trump Descended to His True Self

Trump initially appeared restrained during the debate but quickly reverted to inflammatory and misleading statements about immigration.

fromFortune

Harris and Trump clash in first debate of the 2024 race for president

Harris and Trump outlined starkly different visions for abortion, immigration, and democracy during their debate.

The Candidates Prepare to Debate

Both candidates aim to sway swing voters in critical battleground states during the final weeks of the campaign.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Five big takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate

The debate highlighted Kamala Harris's effective strategy to provoke Donald Trump, leading to a visibly rattled response from him.

How Swing Voters Reacted to the Trump-Harris Debate

Kamala Harris demonstrated resiliency in the debate, challenging gender biases and showcasing her abilities against Trump.

fromWashington Post

Global outlets pick apart debate, with many saying Harris came out on top

Vice President Kamala Harris was viewed as the clear debate winner over Donald Trump by international commentators.

Opinion | Over 90 Minutes, Trump Descended to His True Self

Trump initially appeared restrained during the debate but quickly reverted to inflammatory and misleading statements about immigration.

fromFortune

Harris and Trump clash in first debate of the 2024 race for president

Harris and Trump outlined starkly different visions for abortion, immigration, and democracy during their debate.

The Candidates Prepare to Debate

Both candidates aim to sway swing voters in critical battleground states during the final weeks of the campaign.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Five big takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate

The debate highlighted Kamala Harris's effective strategy to provoke Donald Trump, leading to a visibly rattled response from him.

How Swing Voters Reacted to the Trump-Harris Debate

Kamala Harris demonstrated resiliency in the debate, challenging gender biases and showcasing her abilities against Trump.

fromWashington Post

Global outlets pick apart debate, with many saying Harris came out on top

Vice President Kamala Harris was viewed as the clear debate winner over Donald Trump by international commentators.

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Media industry

What's Next After the Trump-Harris Debate? Plus: Tom Brady Week 2 and Anchorman-Producer Meltdowns.

The analysis of the Trump-Harris debate highlights the moderators' roles and candidates' performances that shape electoral dynamics.

US Elections

The many, nasty faces of Kamala Harris: VP only reinforced the fatal inauthenticity of her debate performance

Kamala Harris' performance in the debate lacked authenticity and seriousness, overshadowing Trump's mistakes through her distracting body language.

US Elections

Cats and Crowd Size Steal the Debate With Julie Mason

Debate performances can crucially influence voter perception and candidate support in polls.

Media industry

What's Next After the Trump-Harris Debate? Plus: Tom Brady Week 2 and Anchorman-Producer Meltdowns.

The analysis of the Trump-Harris debate highlights the moderators' roles and candidates' performances that shape electoral dynamics.

US Elections

The many, nasty faces of Kamala Harris: VP only reinforced the fatal inauthenticity of her debate performance

Kamala Harris' performance in the debate lacked authenticity and seriousness, overshadowing Trump's mistakes through her distracting body language.

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US Elections

Cats and Crowd Size Steal the Debate With Julie Mason

Debate performances can crucially influence voter perception and candidate support in polls.

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US news

Trump Says He Had a Great Debate. His Allies Privately Say Otherwise.

Trump claimed his debate performance was the best ever, but internal feedback suggested it was not as strong as presented.

Left-wing politics

The Online Right's Brain Worms May Have Just Cost Trump the Election

Trump's performance in the debate was hindered by conspiracy theories, leaving Kamala Harris with a clear advantage despite her own unimpressive moments.

US Elections

All Rise for the Most Insane Conspiracy Theory About Last Night's Debate

Kamala Harris's performance starkly contrasted with Donald Trump's decline, showcasing her competence amidst rising conspiracy theories from his supporters.

US news

Trump Says He Had a Great Debate. His Allies Privately Say Otherwise.

Trump claimed his debate performance was the best ever, but internal feedback suggested it was not as strong as presented.

Left-wing politics

The Online Right's Brain Worms May Have Just Cost Trump the Election

Trump's performance in the debate was hindered by conspiracy theories, leaving Kamala Harris with a clear advantage despite her own unimpressive moments.

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US Elections

All Rise for the Most Insane Conspiracy Theory About Last Night's Debate

Kamala Harris's performance starkly contrasted with Donald Trump's decline, showcasing her competence amidst rising conspiracy theories from his supporters.

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fromNature

Left-wing politics

US election debate: what Harris and Trump said about science

The debate showcased contrasting personalities of the candidates more than detailed policy discussions, particularly around science and women's health.

Left-wing politics

Trump-Harris debate confirmed what we know: he's combative, she's dishonest

Trump's debate performance reinforced his aggressive approach and key issues, while Harris struggled to articulate her stance clearly.

fromNature

US election debate: what Harris and Trump said about science

The debate showcased contrasting personalities of the candidates more than detailed policy discussions, particularly around science and women's health.

Left-wing politics

Trump-Harris debate confirmed what we know: he's combative, she's dishonest

Trump's debate performance reinforced his aggressive approach and key issues, while Harris struggled to articulate her stance clearly.

Neither Trump nor Harris really gave us much detail about how they will fix the economy in the debate

The debate did not meet business leaders' expectations for clear economic plans from Harris and Trump.

Cryptocurrency

fromCoindesk

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $56.5K on Risk-Off Day

Harris' debate performance influenced prediction markets but lacked discussion on cryptocurrency policies, showcasing a gap in political focus on digital assets.

Left-wing politics

Bill O'Reilly Rips Trump Debate Performance, Scratches Head Over Pet-Eating Comments: That's Something SNL Would Do'

O'Reilly believes no winner emerged from the debate, highlighting Trump's absurd claims about migrants and pets.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

The political 'flip-flop' attack doesn't always pack a punch for voters

Voters are generally indifferent to political flip-flops if the new position aligns with their preferences, suggesting attacks on consistency may lack impact.

fromtime.com

Trump Claims People Said He Had the Greatest Performance in History of Presidential Debates'

The attention following the 2024 presidential debate shifted from Trump's return to Biden's performance, leaving Trump dissatisfied with the lack of focus on his debate skills.

On Immigration, Biden Offers a Muted, Muddled Message

Former President Trump reiterated hard-line immigration stance, portraying undocumented immigrants as a threat, while President Biden offered limited response at the debate.

CNN's Daniel Dale Delivers Brutal, Rapid Fire Fact Check of 30 False Claims From Trump, 9 From Biden

Trump made 30 false claims during the debate, significantly more than Biden's 9 false statements.