In this episode of 'Campaign Gains,' hosts Meseidy and Rachel dive into the aftermath of the latest debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They explore whether this was truly Harris's knockout moment or if the media is blowing it out of proportion. With a mix of humor and in-depth analysis, the pair discuss media biases, memorable debate moments, and the impact of moderated fact-checking. They also bring up speculation about a potentially leaked affidavit regarding debate preparation and close the episode by providing updates on the campaign trail, voter registration trends, and Harris's new ad blitz. Tune in for a whirlwind breakdown of post-debate frenzy and political strategies!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Show Promotion
01:22 Debate Post-Mortem: Harris vs. Trump
03:12 Media Reactions and Analysis
09:48 Fact-Checking Claims: Trans Issues and Viral Moments
21:48 Focus Groups and Polls Post-Debate
30:49 Moderators and Fact-Checking Controversy
33:29 Fact-Checking the Debate
34:19 Debate Aftermath and Speculations
34:57 The Third Debate Controversy
40:43 Voter Registration Surge
42:00 Allegations of Debate Misconduct
47:12 Trump's Assassination Attempt Investigation
55:43 Campaign Trail Highlights 01:00:09 Closing Remarks and Next Steps
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Ep. 8 | Post-Debate Reaction Analysis: The Media vs. Reality—Is Trump Done For?