The Meaning of America

A debate is a formal argument between opposing parties, each supporting its position with facts and logic.

In his former life, Trump would watch televised wrestling. These matches are primarily fake, with lots of noise and melodrama.

I think Trump approaches these debates as something akin to a verbal wrestling match. He does not use facts or logic. He uses lots of noise, talks loudly and nonstop, makes up answers, and lies as fast as he can speak. He creates the false impression of winning because he interrupts, disrespects, condescends, and talks over his opponent. In all past debates, it’s basically the Trump Show, with the opponent being his guest Victim. He will ignore all agreed-upon rules. The moderators will be almost completely ignored and talked over. It’s Trump chaos and exhausting.

Kamala Harris cannot talk louder than Trump. The best she can do is maintain her composure and give short, decisive answers.

But she must also constantly point out that Trump is not answering the questions or has lied again. She must fact-check him and demand that he give the American people a straight answer.

She should talk about the fact that the American people deserve truthful answers, not loud lying bluster. She should demand, on behalf of the American people, that Trump answer the question. She should do this from beginning to end. She would look good if she could position herself as the advocate for the American people who are trying to force him to tell the truth. Her skills as a prosecutor should help her make it clear she represents the people in trying to get Trump to tell the truth. He can’t because he is an idiot, so he must continue to lie. If she can show she is the people’s advocate and paint him as our adversary, she will win,