The Messages Pence and Harris Need to Deliver

The transcript discusses the expectations for Kamala Harris and Mike Pence in the vice-presidential debate, highlighting Harris's support from liberals and Pence's underestimated debating skills. It analyzes election polls, suggesting a potential blue wave for Biden, but cautions against over-reliance on polls due to the Electoral College system. Lessons from past elections are discussed, emphasizing the importance of swing states. The focus shifts to Harris's strategy to appeal to moderates while maintaining liberal support, stressing the need to critique the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic without appearing insensitive.

What is one of the key strengths of Mike Pence as a debater?

• His support from conservative voters

• His ability to translate Trump's thoughts and actions

• His prosecutorial skills

• His experience as a liberal talk show host

What does the latest NBC Wall Street Journal poll suggest about Biden's support among seniors?

• Biden has a 27-point lead among seniors

• Biden is trailing behind Trump among seniors

• The poll shows no clear leader among seniors

• Trump has a 27-point lead among seniors

Why should we be cautious about interpreting election polls?

• Polls are always inaccurate

• Polls are biased towards one political party

• Polls are snapshots in time and can change

• Polls only reflect the opinions of undecided voters

What is a critical aspect of Kamala Harris's strategy in the debate?

• To convince moderates she is not overly liberal

• To avoid discussing the pandemic

• To energize the liberal base exclusively

• To focus solely on attacking the Trump administration

What is the significance of swing states in the election?

• They have no impact on the Electoral College

• They always vote for the incumbent party

• They are the only states that vote by popular vote

• They are crucial in deciding the election outcome