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Duel message

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Targets

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(OPINION) This is a very dangerous moment for the US. To me, the biggest real threat is that the left and big media have essentially normalized assassination attempts. Folks reaction to the 2nd attempt seemed greatly diminished, so there is now a public acceptance of these events that were horrific to even consider not very long ago. Both candidates should eliminate their incendiary rhetoric, especially the Harris campaign. This is a very dangerous moment for the US.

Disappointing

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(Opinion) Sadly, how disappointing was this debate? Let us count the ways. Donald Trump, to no one's surprise, must have taken the dopey Harris bait at least a half dozen times. No matter how shiny and obvious, he couldn't resist reacting defensively, which of course gains him zero indy votes. Although it was Trump's strongest moment at the debate conclusion, he failed to hammer home early and often his best and most relevant point - Biden-Harris has had three years, that doesn't spell change. Harris won the debate on style, very composed and prepared for nearly every question. But, her canned responses were still an inch deep, short in detail, and mostly just platitudes. If her main mission was to win over new support, especially among independent voters in the swing states, Harris failed to provide any substance whatsoever regarding her multiple and dubious policy reversals, which all goes to trust. Unfortunately, but expected, the two moderators became part of the st...