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In debate with Trump, Harris’ expressions were a weapon

He’s the former reality television star, but she clearly understood the power of the medium

    • Harris displayed a composure and tactical restraint that was palpable through the television screen. Equally palpable was Trump's fury, which at times seemed to make him unable to even look at his opponent.
    • Harris displayed a composure and tactical restraint that was palpable through the television screen. Equally palpable was Trump's fury, which at times seemed to make him unable to even look at his opponent. PHOTO: AFP
    Published Wed, Sep 11, 2024 · 04:16 PM

    SHE turned to him with an arched brow. A quiet sigh. A hand on her chin. A laugh. A pitiful glance. A dismissive shake of her head.

    From the opening moments of her first debate against Donald Trump, Kamala Harris craftily exploited her opponent’s biggest weakness.

    Not his record. Not his divisive policies. Not his history of inflammatory statements.

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