Kamala Harris had a dream debate where she broke through the crowd and the clutter and elevated herself in the Democratic primary field.
Kamala Harris had several breakout moments
Harris had her big moment when she took on Biden on race:
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden mix it up over the former VP's comments about segregationist senators. #DemDebate #DemocraticDebate pic.twitter.com/dEWdOmGNdF
— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) June 28, 2019
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Sen. Harris took on Trump’s policy of locking up kids:
Senator Kamala Harris tears up Trump's disgusting policy of locking up children. pic.twitter.com/OAKr5LNr4D
— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) June 28, 2019
Harris called out the Trump tax cuts:
Kamala Harris gets the first big applause line by calling out the media for not asking Republicans how they will pay for their tax cuts for the rich. #DemocraticDebate #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/ZrTymwStLJ
— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) June 28, 2019
Does One Debate In June Matter?
The question is, will anyone remember this debate, or will it still matter in two weeks? Harris has struggled in Iowa and New Hampshire, if she can’t build momentum off of this debate in those states, it won’t matter. Where this debate will immediately help is with attention and fundraising. Harris had pretty flatlined in the polls. This debate should give her a polling bump, which will help fundraising.
Sen. Harris has a great night, but the question is, will it matter in the big picture?
For one night, she delivered what could be a star-making performance.
Jason is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.
Awards and Professional Memberships
Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association