Questions: The post-debate edition!
Questions: The post-debate edition!
It's that time!
The first (and maybe only) debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is in the books.
So, now what?
Great question!
My short answer: We wait to see what polls in a week or so say. And then we start to consider how much or little the debate mattered. (My guess: It mattered less than you probably think.)
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Dearest Chris, You've often said that you've been closely covering Trump's speeches, rallies, and other appearances for quite a few years now, and you haven't noticed a change in his cognition--he's the same as he ever was. Is it possible that you are experiencing the "grandparents effect" (yes, I just made that up)? Meaning, parents don't notice how their kids are growing day-to-day, week-to-week, because the changes are slow and subtle. But to the grandparents who come visit every few months, the kids have grown markedly. Since you're very in the weeds when it comes to Trump's oratory, could you be the parents in this analogy when it comes to his (allegedly) declining cognition? Not that I want to assign you homework, but I think you would be uniquely qualified to compare the video of a Trump speech years ago to one that was more recent. In fact, given how much time you've spent listening to what he says, you may be the perfect person for this job (yes, I am going with the "help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope" angle here). I'd be very curious to see if your opinion on his cognitive status changes. Thanks!
I’m trying to understand (if that’s even possible) how at least 46% of voters are a lock for trump given all that has happened on his watch over the past 8 years or so? What am I missing? Said another way, are people really that dumb?