How Harris' past debates set her up for sparring with Trump
NPRHow Harris' past debates set her up for sparring with Trump toggle caption Julia Nikhinson/AP It’s been more than 20 years since Kamala Harris first started preparing for political debates. The moment, Prozan said, put Harris’ opponents “on notice” and sent a message: "You're not going to push me around. “You can have your materials prepared, but a witness could say anything.” Habig said part of Harris’ success has been knowing when to pause and let a candidate speak for themselves. Jay Inslee’s campaign that presidential cycle, said it was clear that the exchange between Harris and Biden “was going to be a defining moment of that first debate.” toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP With Trump, the dynamics are different But Leopold added that while Harris’ tactic worked in that crowded primary debate format, she may have to take an alternate approach on Tuesday against Trump.