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My takeaway was that both candidates probably pleased their base with their performance, but for any undecideds, it was a draw. Thus, it really goes back to “were you better off under Trump, or now, under Biden-Harris?”

No amount of debate blather lowers inflation, or crime, or illegal immigration- the 3 things that poll as American’s highest concerns, so most will throw this debate, out the window, and vote on “when was I better off?”.

Basically, no minds were changed last night.

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I hope you are right. I do remember back in 1980 Reagan had to accomplish one thing with debate with Carter-reassure independents and undecideds that he was not a war monger that could not be trusted with nukes. He accomplished that. Harris had to reassure undecideds she is up to the task. My fear is that she accomplished that. I so hope reality hit them more than debate impressions

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My thoughts exactly, if only Trump had a little of the delivery talent as Reagan!

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