The differences between failed one-term former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris could not be more striking, and that includes how they’re preparing for their first (and maybe only) debate, which will be held next Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Philadelphia and hosted by ABC News.
According to CNN, the contrast between the two candidate’s debate prep could not be more profound.
“For Harris, a stand-in for the former president — wearing his signature red tie — has helped her visualize the scene ahead of time. Trump, meanwhile, has eschewed a sparring partner in the role of Harris, choosing instead to replicate the informal “policy time” that formed his preparation ahead of June’s debate with President Joe Biden.”
Additionally, Harris has the advantage of discussing what to expect from Trump by consulting the last two opponents the disgraced ex-president debated, one in 2016 and the other in 2020.
“One advantage Harris has benefited from is advice from the only two Democrats to have faced off against Trump on a debate stage: Biden and Clinton. Harris maintains a close relationship with both, and each has offered their counsel since she became the nominee.”
That being said, “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon noted Tuesday during his monologue that he has some timely advice for Harris.
“Both Harris and Trump are spending hours each day preparing. Harris is working on various comebacks, while Trump is up to 80 hot dogs in 10 minutes,” Fallon quipped.
“Apparently in her debate prep, Harris is focusing on ways to rattle Trump,” he added. “Yep, she wants to rattle Trump. Right now she’s deciding whether to wear a jacket that says IRS or FBI.”