Kamala Harris Delivered an Impressive Debate Performance

Harris remained calm and collected while Trump raised his eyebrows and shook his head while looking straight ahead

Dr. Zach Zachariah
5 min readSep 13, 2024

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Screenshot from the Presidential Debate of Sept. 10, 2024, Courtesy CSPAN

Throughout the Sept 10, 2024 debate, Harris maintained a composed and confident posture, often smiling and nodding as Trump spoke. Her body language conveyed a sense of control and poise. In contrast, Trump’s body language was more aggressive, with frequent gestures and stern expressions, highlighting the tension between the two candidates.

Vice President Harris, nineteen years younger, presented a stark contrast on the debate stage with former President Trump, 78, who looked and acted like an octogenarian.

Opening Handshake

In a power move, Harris walked briskly across the stage to Trump’s lectern and extended her arm, saying, “Kamala Harris,” as she introduced herself. The move disarmed Trump, who was not expecting to shake his opponent’s hand.

Harris’ Economic Agenda

The first question for VP Harris addressed the economy and cost of living: “Do you believe Americans are better off now than they were four years ago?” Rather than avoiding the question, Harris could have recognized that while the economy has…

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Dr. Zach Zachariah
Dr. Zach Zachariah

Written by Dr. Zach Zachariah

Ph.D. chemist with an M.B.A. | Enrolled Agent | Writes on science | economy | taxes | public interest topics | American politics | Indian-Americans | COVID-19

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