Ep. 8 | Post-Debate Reaction Analysis: The Media vs. Reality—Is Trump Done For?

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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