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The biggest loser
at Tuesday's debate was inevitable.
in the Trump-Harris
Our media
debate
panic mode now
liberal is in full that Harris’
honeymoon appears to have faded
By Liz Peek Fox News
Published September 11, 2024 1:46am EDT

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The biggest loser in the first (and likely only) presidential debate between Vice President
Kamala Harris and former President Trump was ABC News, which hosted the faceoff. The
moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, embarrassed themselves and their network by, Kevin O'Leary rips workers who
among other things, fact-checking Trump in real time on more than one occasion – waste money buying daily cups of
coffee: 'What are you, an idiot?'
sometimes incorrectly – while allowing Harris to spout serial lies and distortions.
Social media blew up early on in the debate with commentators on the right, in particular,
calling Tuesday night’s faceoff the worst and most one-sided debate in history.

IN THE TRUMP-HARRIS FACE-OFF THERE WAS A CLEAR WINNER BUT DON'T BELIEVE
THIS ELECTION IS OVER Laura Ingraham: This was one of
the 'strongest' moments of the
Trump-Harris debate

Some of the non-truths Harris could (and should have been) fact-checked on:

1. Talking about Project 2025 as if it were Trump’s manifesto, and saying that he will pass
a nationwide abortion ban
Harris versus Trump presidential
2. Dredging up Trump’s Charlottesville comment – that there were "very fine people on debate, Ukraine's fatal F
both sides" – which has been debunked

3. Saying Trump had overseen the worst unemployment since the Great Depression, which
was caused by the pandemic
4. Saying Donald Trump has opposed IVF
Charles Barkley roasts media who
5. Denying
that Kamala Harris ever called for gun confiscation (there are videos of her 'race-bait' with Tyreek Hill
detention coverage: 'It bothers me'
doing just that)

6. Saying that Trump’s tax cuts only helped rich people Promoted

7.And my special bete noir – saying that she and Biden have "created" 800,000
manufacturing jobs, which is simply not true.
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There were others. Harris lied about her record and about Trump’s and was not challenged these 8 must-have sweaters
on any of it.

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‘VERY FINE PEOPLE’ IN BLOW TO BIDEN

Perhaps was inevitable; the liberal media is in full panic mode now that
that Harris’
honeymoon appears to have faded and Trump has pulled even and, in some polls, moved
back into the lead.

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Harris’ pathetic effort to avoid committing to any policies while on the campaign trail has
failed; her refusal to do solo interviews and press conferences has left American voters in
the dark. Consequently, the debate was important People want to know where she .

stands. Unfortunately, because she deflected on most of the questions and did not flesh
out the very few policies she has offered, they still have very little idea of her views.

ABC DEBATE MODERATORS SPARK FURY FOR AGGRESSIVE FACT-CHECKING OF

TRUMP, EASY TREATMENT OF HARRIS
That should have been the job of the moderators, but they declined to Instead, they
do it.
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allowed her to prattle on with Biden-like platitudes. Once again, a bitterly partisan
candidate is promising to bring the country together. Remember that one?

The moderators asked Harris early on whether people were better off under the Biden-
arris administration than they had been under Trump, and instead of citing areas of
progress (perhaps because there are none), she launched into describing her "opportunity
economy." This denotes her "plan," which she touted frequently and which apparently rests
on giving people money to buy a home, giving people money to start a business and giving
people money to help them raise children.

How taxpayers will pay for all these "opportunities" was left unsaid. This is, of course, very
Bidenesque – promise money to important voting groups like young people who have
drifted away from Democrats and small business owners, who have historically lined up
behind Trump.

TRUMP SPARS WITH HARRIS, MODERATORS DURING HEATED PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE:

'SHE DOESN'T HAVE A PLAN'
Trump, on the other hand, failed to prosecute his case. While Harris appeared over-
repared and practiced, with ready-to-go gestures and studied mannerisms, Trump was
clearly under-prepared. It is frustrating to his supporters, because he has the facts on his
side. He actually did build a strong economy, but saw it slammed by COVID He actually .

did leave the world at peace, and negotiated significant new alliances between Middle
Eastern countries. He actually did demote Iran’s ability to wage proxy wars through
sanctions and constrained Russia’s energy dominance by canceling the Nordstream 2
Pipeline. And, he alerted the world to China’s dishonest intentions and rule-breaking; none
of his predecessors had tried to rein in Beijing.

But instead of forcefully arguing about his successes, he meandered. And, he forgot to
smile.

TRUMP FLIPS 'I'M TALKING' SCRIPT FROM 2020 DEBATE AGAINST KAMALA HARRIS
DURING PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE SHOWDOWN
Rather than patiently and systematically challenging Harris with evidence that his
administration had helped the middle class more than hers, Trump reverted to form,
claiming once again that he actually won the 2020 election.

That was a mistake, and the liberal press was doubtless jumping for joy. His comments
will breathe new life into Biden and Harris’ warnings about Trump being a threat to
democracy, a talking point that had all but vanished from the political discourse in recent
months.

He repeatedly bashed Harris over her failure to curb illegal immigration but failed , to
specify the damage done by the inflow of migrants to our cities, neglected to talk about
the huge number of people killed by fentanyl because of our open border or the 320,000
children that the White House has lost track of. That was low-hanging fruit, and an
opportunity missed.

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He also rose to the bait more than once. When Harris slammed his rallies, saying people
got bored and walked out, he couldn’t resist devolving into arguing about crowd sizes…
again.

Trump did manage make some good

points, noting, for instance, that despite criticism
to
over his tariff policy, the Biden-Harris White House had left intact his fees on imports from
China because they were effective. He also pushed back on the jobs supposedly "created"
,

by the current White House, calling them "bounce-back" jobs. He’s right.

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His most effective moment evening was asking, in his concluding statement, why of the
she hadn’t moved forward with her "opportunity economy" and her other plans during the
past three and a half years? Why hadn’t she fixed the border or created more jobs?

That’s the question the moderators should have asked.

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Liz Peek is a Fox News contributor and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim &
Company. A former columnist for the Fiscal Times, she writes for The Hill and contributes frequently
to Fox News, the New York Sun and other publications. For more visit LizPeek.com. Follow her on
Twitter @LizPeek.

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873pcw
7 hours ago
Harris promised a lot what she "will" do, and that she has plans. In closing Trump simply countered "Why
you do it in the past three and a half years?" That was effective.
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reaganrevival848
1 hour ago
Some are saying Harris won
the debate, but what did she actually win? Did she explain her policies in a
ay that made America feel they would be better off than they are today? I didn’t watch it, but it doesn’t
like it. Trump’s lackluster performance in a two hour debate doesn’t affect me bey...
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chimneyman212
1 hour ago
In summary, inflation, high food prices, high gas prices, high taxes, the border are still here. Wars
crisis,
the Middle East and Ukraine. It was Biden-Harris that made
n this mess, not Trump! Last night Harris
not win anything, this morning the major problems are still with us and not gettin... See more
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witbooi77
2 minutes ago
Because she was not POTUS ! Every
logical voter knows VPs don't make policy in America. She was
to assist Biden and not to dictate policy.
Trump lost by a mile. He's incapable of executing a debate plan.
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joe2691
7 hours ago
Once again versus substance. Trump was never going to win the style part. That's just not who
it's style
e is. You can't beat a wordsmith and attorney who talks for a living. Sure, Trump could have articulated
message better but he's not that kind of politician. All know is everything was be... I

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katali
4 hours ago
I'm so glad I decided not to watch it. From what have been reading it went exactly how expected.
I I 3
1 and more.
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fedup2022007
6 hours ago
Real meat vs fake meat.
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jlippin
5 hours ago
All of this talk about who won or who lost. Seems like the answer depends totally on how you define win
r define lose. As in any competition the competitors have a goal in mind by competing. Why was there a

in the first place? Answer: so a Republican could argue for his policies and agendy,...
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Reply 211 13 Share
mlrdmr983
4 hours ago
Very well put.
Reply 50 1 Share
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ssunitedstates1969
2 hours ago
President Trump has an proven successful agenda and tested policies, which he has reiterated at every
interview, on social media, and in town halls. Americans know where he stands. Like him or not, but
a proven success. Pantsuit has nothing but Barack's and Susie Rice's posturing, a rep...
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vietnamveteranalso
3 hours ago
More taxes, more spending, more regulations, and more government control do not equal a better
no matter what, Trump will be better for the economy.
Reply 80 3 Share
seademhawks
39 minutes ago
So us conspiracy theorists were right again. ABC news gave Harris the questions ahead of time,
nd were completely biased toward President Trump. He should have made their first debate
with Fox News. Period. Anything else was always going to be a hit-show against President
Why does ...

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Reply 13 3 Share
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rtsjr888
1 hour ago
ABSOLUTE FACT and Democrats know that as well. That is why they hate him, they want the
of the United States so bad!
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Moejay
7 hours ago
Harris played the role, and received a standing ovation! Only took 2 weeks to memorize the script and
till managed to avoid sharing any substance. Just give everything to everyone and tell you about the big
increase later!
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realindepedentthinker
7 hours ago
Harris’ Resume….
Kamala Harris? Yes the same Kamala Harris who Democrats spent months arguing should be dropped
rom the political ticket because she was the least popular vice president in the history of modern
politics. In one fell swoop, without receiving a single vote for president, Dem...
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Reply 112 5 Share
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veritasaequitas391
5 hours ago
And:

"You are STILL the VP and have at least a few months left. Why not start NOW?"
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needlenose
1 minute ago
I started watching - Harris came off to me as an actress playing a role.
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throwemout1254
3 hours ago
I don’t care what Trump says or how he says it! do care what he DOES and I he has an impeccable
of success for Americans on both sides of the political divide. He kept his promises.
Reply 80 5 Share
@rеаldonaldtrumр
1 minute ago
“A lot of towns don’t want to talk about it because they’re so embarrassed by it, In Springfield,
hey’re eating the dogs. The people that came in, they’re eating the cats. They’re eating — they’re
the pets of the people that live there.”
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codfish1976
6 hours ago
Another example of rampant media bias against President Trump.
I’m living in the reality describing and want out of it. Democrats and the media are distorting
Trump is I

denying, but see it with my eyes and hear it with my ears. I can’t ignore the truth.
I

What Kamala is doing isn’t working. Trum...

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ssunitedstates1969
2 hours ago
I love my 34-count convicted felon! TRUMP/VANCE 2024! MAGA! Send that pantsuit back to

Reply 53 5 Share
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Bingo'sfather
1 hour ago
I agree, I see the signs of a deteriorating civilization country-andin this it needs strong leadership, not
slick talking lawyer who sounds like n elementary grade girlie.
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Where_Has_Our_Country_Gone
7 hours ago
Non-truths Harris could (and should have been) fact-checked on:
1. Talking about Project 2025 as if it were Trump’s manifesto, and saying that he will pass a nationwide
ban
2. Trump’s Charlottesville comment – that there were "very fine people on both sides" – which has been

3. Sayin...
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lincolngng612
1 hour ago
As was presented Peek’s article. Harris landed some factually wrong low blows on Trump and was
in Liz
eft unchallenged. Her overly animated demeanor was less than “presidential”. ABC should have been
by the Harris campaign as they offered up 90 minutes of free, one-sided campaign coverage.
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omeomi
45 minutes ago
Will be interesting to see what excuses ABC makes for the visible and obvious bias shown by the so-
alled 'moderators'. check They did NOT fact Harris - because their JOB was to promote Harris and try
damage trump. That they were so obvious about it is what is shocking to me. They didn't even...
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Jerico693
6 hours ago
I really did not watch the debate make my decision knew that they ABC hates Trump and would
to . I

ake it easy for Harris . I knew that they would bait Trump and he would take the bait. knew that I

would lie and get away with Harris needed to win the debate and ABC helped her all ...
it .

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reaganrevival848
2 hours ago
America saw debate with CNN so they have a frame
a fair of reference. I didn’t watch it either but if it was
biased it won’t go unnoticed by the voters.

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jude006
5 hours ago
Harris continues with the lies thinking she was being smart going after Trump, Trump was able to explain
is position about those lies, like abortions, etc etc So now people know where Trump stands on these
but still don't know what Harris stand for
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873pcw
7 hours ago
One might think Harris "won" the debate. But one needs to know what she was trying to achieve in order
o define the success. Her most important mission was to make people "understand" her. NYT poll
that many voters didn't understand her. Far less so with Trump. She failed that mission be...
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