Keep your expectations right for the VP debate [View all]
Lots of folks ( me included in a brain dead post that got pulled by the moderators on DU) assume that Sen. Harris will chew up Pence to bits.
Wrong. As I think about it, we actually have the inverse of the Joe's problem in terms of expectations. Here are some things to consider.
1) The format is different. She is a brilliant prosecutor who can lay bare the facts. But this is not a cross examination. It's a debate where the balance of power is somewhat different.
2) Pence can go after Kamala. Kamala plays Offense - and will need to play defense.
3) Pence is disciplined and and has been preparing really hard. Trump had some great attack lines prepped but was too chaotic to use them .. Pence will not make that mistake. Expect some hard blows to land ( based on bullshit lies if needed)
4) Pence was a radio host. He can talk and can deliver lines.
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Given these and the expectations - Media will be crowing about how Pence 'won'
But no one cares about the VP debates other than us political junkies... All Sen. Harris needs to do is stay positive and deliver her message and not worry about prosecuting Trump. Make a safe play.
We got this !!
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