Praise from Democratic elected officials and political activists Vice President Kamala Harris For his performance in the debate against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening.
“America got a chance to see tonight the leader I am proud to work with for three and a half years. I was nothing like her. Vice President Harris has proven that she is the best choice to lead our country forward. We will not back down,” President Biden posted on X The incident took place after the debate ended on Wednesday morning.
“Well, that was a knockout. I’m curious to see how the Republicans try to turn this around,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Another favorable message to Harris was posted to X.
Trump and Harris The two took part in a debate stage for the first time this election cycle at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening. The two debated top issues of concern to voters, including the economy, immigration and abortion.
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Harris’s Democratic colleagues in Congress, as well as Democratic pundits, praised Harris for how she “destroyed” Trump’s career, and that voters saw a “serious leader who will work day and night for the American people.”
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The Harris campaign also released a statement Tuesday evening celebrating the win, saying “Harris dominated the stage on every issue important to the American people.”
“In bright light, the American people got to see what a choice they had to make.” at the ballot box this fallBetween moving forward with Kamala Harris or retreating with Trump. That’s what they saw tonight and that’s what they should see in the second debate in October. Vice President Harris is ready for the second debate. Is Donald Trump?” the Harris campaign posted.
Trump and Harris clashed On the top issues concerning voters The issue of abortion was also discussed on Tuesday evening, when Harris claimed Trump’s platform would impose a national abortion ban that would allow no exceptions to such a procedure.
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“Now, more than 20 states have Trump abortion bans that make it a crime for a doctor or nurse to provide health care in a state. This carries a life sentence. The Trump abortion ban is no exception, Even for rape “Intermarriage and incest, for those who understand what that means,” Harris told the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening.
US Vice President Kamala Harris (right) and former US President Donald Trump shake hands during the second presidential debate at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Trump and Harris go into Tuesday’s debate looking for the same goal, a moment that will help them gain a lead in a race polls show is essentially tied. Photographer: Doug Mills/The New York Times/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Getty Images)
“A survivor of a crime of violating her body does not have the right to make decisions about her body. It’s immoral, and no one should have to give up their faith or deeply held beliefs to agree with the government. And Donald Trump certainly should not tell a woman what to do with her body.”
However, moments earlier Trump had said he believed Exceptions to abortionSimilar to former President Reagan.
“I believe in exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother,” Trump said during the debate. “I believe in that strongly. Ronald Reagan believed that as well. 85 percent of Republicans knew that the exceptions are very important.”
Trump and Harris also took digs at each other over the issue of crime in the United States, with Harris defending allegations that There has been an increase in migrant crime He cited Trump’s legal issues, saying he is under his own surveillance.
“Yeah, it’s a lot more than they are,” Trump said while discussing crimes committed by criminals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Illegal immigrants in the USSome of whom came to the country on Biden’s watch.
“They let criminals in, millions of criminals, they let terrorists in. They let common street criminals in. They let people in,” Trump added. Drug dealer to come to our country. And then now being told in the United States and by countries like Venezuela, never come back or we will kill you. Do you know that crime in Venezuela and countries around the world has gone down a lot?”
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US Vice President Kamala Harris (right) and former US President Donald Trump during the second presidential debate at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Trump and Harris go into Tuesday’s debate looking for the same goal, a moment that will help them gain an edge in the race polls show the two are neck and neck. Photographer: Doug Mills/The New York Times/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Getty Images)
Harris responded by saying, Trump’s criminal convictions and pending indictment.
“I think that’s shocking coming from someone who has been prosecuted for national security crimes, economic crimes, election interference and found liable for sexual assault,” Harris said.
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“And his next major court appearance will be in November at his own criminal sentencing. And let’s make clear where each one stands on this issue about what’s important about respect for the rule of law and Respect for law enforcement,
Following this debate, the Harris campaign demanded a second debate in October. Trump had repeatedly demanded an additional debate against Harris, after having held only one other presidential debate against President Biden in June.
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“That was fun. Let’s do it again,” Harris adviser Brian Fallon said moments after the debate ended.
