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Trump Took the Bait. Harris Kept Her Cool.
“The debate started with cordiality. Harris walked to Trump’s side of the podium, meeting her opponent for the first time, and introduced herself. Then after some initial jitters, she zeroed in on her prey.” (Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
The presidential debate went Kamala’s way, writes Eli Lake. But the race is far from over.
By Eli Lake
09.11.24 — U.S. Politics
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For MAGA diehards, Tuesday’s debate provided the kind of transgressive catharsis they have come to expect from their favored candidate. All taboos were violated: The 2020 election was stolen. Illegal immigrants are stealing pets and eating them. Joe Biden isn’t even the real president. 

But for the minority of undecided voters who tuned in to watch the t…

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Eli Lake
Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a new history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Eli has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today’s events and pivotal moments in the past.
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