US experts NTB has spoken to are unanimous in their judgment after the TV debate between the Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and the Republican candidate Donald Trump.
– It is the first time I have seen Donald Trump regularly lose in a TV debate, says Professor Hilmar Mjelde at the University of Western Norway.
– I think this is the best performance I can remember from a democratic presidential candidate, and I remember just about everyone from this millennium, says USA connoisseur and series creator Gjermund Stenberg Eriksen.
– It was a very good evening for Kamala Harris and a less good evening for Donald Trump, observes Civita advisor Erik Løkke.
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– Harris won the debate against Donald Trump, but it is not certain that such debates have much to say for the election outcome, says associate professor Hilde Restad at Oslo Nye Høyskole.
– Hillary Clinton also clearly won her debate against Donald Trump in 2016, and she was not elected, points out Are Tågvold Fladen, who is an editor at AmerikanskPolitikk.no.
Trump struggled to present his arguments and repeatedly allowed himself to be stirred up by Harris during the debate, the experts note.
Stir up Trump
– It was not surprising that Trump struggled to be disciplined, this was a clear strategy for Harris, says Løkke.
– Trump got on the defensive, got frustrated and was not quick-tempered enough to attack her as a left-wing radical candidate, says Mjelde.
– It is his argument that actually resonates with many voters, but he was unable to present it properly last night, he states.
Misused the opportunity
Trump abused the opportunity to get more votes from women and central voters, believes Stenberg Eriksen. To what extent Harris succeeded in convincing the doubters, he is unsure.
– It is so even and so few voters to move on. But she mobilizes her own. And she probably moves some who now see that this is a mature and qualified politician who takes security policy seriously, he says.
– For approximately 46 percent of the voters, it will not matter that Trump spent most of his time presenting incoherent conspiracy theories, nor that he appeared angry and petty, says Restad.
Hardly lost voters
Løkke also does not believe that Trump lost voters as a result of the debate.
– No, I don’t think so. But that is not the important question either. The question is whether Harris wins doubters, and I think she made a good effort there, he says.
– TV debates are about the overall impression and whether the viewers think you look like a national leader. Harris was confident, mostly laid-back and approachable to most people. Exactly what she had to do, says Mjelde.
Swift support
– Americans have traditionally been concerned with candidates’ charm, persuasiveness and apparent control over the facts. It is important to remember this, since these expectations do not apply to Trump, says Restad.
Løkke is unsure what will have the greatest effect, the TV debate or pop star Taylor Swift’s call after the debate to vote for Kamala Harris.
– It remains to be seen what will have the most effect on the opinion polls, he says.
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2024-09-12 04:07:42
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Kamala Harris Dominates Donald Trump in First Presidential Debate, Experts Say
In a unanimous verdict, US experts have declared Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris the clear winner of the first TV debate against Republican candidate Donald Trump. The debate, which lasted for 1 hour and 45 minutes, saw Harris baiting Trump throughout the evening, according to CNN [[1]]. ABC News also live fact-checked the debate, highlighting statements from both candidates that were exaggerated, needed more context, or were false [[2]].
Experts from various institutions, including the University of Western Norway, Oslo Nye Høyskole, and AmerikanskPolitikk.no, praised Harris’s performance, calling it one of the best they’ve seen from a Democratic presidential candidate in recent years. Professor Hilmar Mjelde from the University of Western Norway noted that Trump struggled to present his arguments and was repeatedly stirred up by Harris during the debate. Erik Løkke, an advisor at Civita, observed that Harris had a very good evening, while Trump had a less good one.
Harris’s strategy to stir up Trump was successful, according to experts. Trump got on the defensive, got frustrated, and was not quick-tempered enough to attack Harris as a left-wing radical candidate, Mjelde said. Trump’s failure to present his arguments properly was a key factor in his poor performance, experts agreed.
The debate also highlighted Trump’s missed opportunity to win over women and central voters, Stenberg Eriksen believes. Harris, on the other hand, mobilized her own base and possibly won over some doubters who saw her as a mature and qualified politician who takes security policy seriously.
Despite Trump’s poor performance, experts do not believe he lost voters as a result of the debate. The question, they say, is whether Harris won over doubters, and they think she made a good effort. TV debates are about the overall impression and whether the viewers think you look like a national leader, and on that score, Harris was confident and mostly laid-back, according to Løkke.
The New York Times analyzed Harris’s facial expressions during the debate, noting that she used them as a weapon to convey confidence and authority [[3]]. Whether the debate will have a significant impact on the election outcome remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Kamala Harris has set the bar high for future debates.
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[[1]]https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/10/politics/debate-takeaways-trump-harris/index.html
[[2]]https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fact-checking-kamala-harris-donald-trumps-1st-presidential/story?id=113567997
[[3]]https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/us/politics/trump-harris-debate-analysis.html
Kamala Harris Impresses in Debate Against Donald Trump, Experts Say
The recent TV debate between Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump has left a lasting impression on US experts. According to various experts, Harris performed exceptionally well, while Trump struggled to present his arguments effectively.
Harris’s Strong Performance
“It is the first time I have seen Donald Trump regularly lose in a TV debate,” said Professor Hilmar Mjelde at the University of Western Norway [[3]]. USA connoisseur and series creator Gjermund Stenberg Eriksen echoed a similar sentiment, stating that Harris’s performance was the best he could remember from a Democratic presidential candidate this millennium.
Civita advisor Erik Løkke observed that the debate was a “very good evening for Kamala Harris and a less good evening for Donald Trump” [[3]]. This assessment is supported by a CNN Flash Poll, which found that a majority of debate watchers believed Harris outperformed Trump [[2]].
Trump’s Struggle to Present Arguments
Experts noted that Trump struggled to present his arguments and repeatedly allowed himself to be stirred up by Harris during the debate. According to Løkke, this was a clear strategy employed by Harris, as Trump got on the defensive, became frustrated, and was unable to attack Harris effectively [[3]].
Mjelde pointed out that Trump’s arguments actually resonated with many voters, but he was unable to present them properly during the debate [[3]]. Stenberg Eriksen believes that Trump misused the opportunity to gain more votes from women and central voters [[3]].
Impact on the Election Outcome
While Harris’s strong performance in the debate has undoubtedly boosted her reputation, it is unclear whether it will significantly impact the election outcome. Associate professor Hilde Restad at Oslo Nye Høyskole noted that debates may not have much influence on the election result, citing the example of Hillary Clinton’s debate victory against Trump in 2016 [[3]].
Undecided Voters
The debate may have impressed undecided Americans, according to a BBC article [[1]]. However, the extent to which Harris succeeded in convincing doubters remains uncertain, as Stenberg Eriksen pointed out [[3]].
Swift Support
Harris has managed to mobilize her own supporters and potentially sway some voters who now view her as a mature and qualified politician who takes security policy seriously [[3]]. Despite this, it is uncertain whether her strong performance in the debate will translate to significant gains in the election.
US experts are unanimous in their judgment that Kamala Harris performed exceptionally well in the debate against Donald Trump, while Trump struggled to present his arguments effectively. While the debate may have impressed undecided Americans, its impact on the election outcome remains uncertain.
