In American presidential debates, policy discussions don’t usually determine who wins. A BBC article mentions that debates are more about the candidates’ presence and how they handle themselves on stage, rather than detailed policy answers. For example, people remember catchy lines or moments where one candidate seems stronger.
This is why Donald Trump isn’t spending much time studying policy before his debate with Kamala Harris. Instead, he’s focusing on his performance and how to engage the TV audience. Trump understands that debates are like a show, and he’s been through this many times before.
Kamala Harris, on the other hand, is new to this level of debate. BBC reports that she’s been studying hard, reading up on policies, but also preparing to handle the dramatic aspects of the debate. Her team has even built a mock TV stage for practice.
However, Harris faces some challenges. According to BBC, a recent poll showed that many voters feel they don’t know enough about her, which raises the stakes for her performance. Her team is also trying to figure out how to make Trump lose his cool on stage by using certain words that might irritate him.
Debates are unpredictable, as BBC highlights, so it’s tough to say what success will look like for either candidate. Harris will need to balance both policy knowledge and stage presence to compete with Trump’s experience in debate theatrics.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdey85yw4npo