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Harris must dazzle in debate or face defeat
The Democratic candidate badly needs a breakthrough in this week’s televised debate to restore momentum to her campaign.
Gideon RachmanColumnistThis should be easy. Confirmation that Kamala Harris is sane and sentient would – in an ideal world – be more than enough for her to beat Donald Trump in Tuesday night’s debate (Wednesday AEST).
Trump’s flaws are too well-known to need rehearsing. Even Dick Cheney – nobody’s idea of a liberal – has announced that he will be voting for Harris. The former Republican vice president labelled Trump the greatest threat to the American republic in its 248-year history.
Financial Times
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