Kamala Harris's Debate Performance Outshone Biden's, Argues Chuck Todd

NBC's Chuck Todd praised Vice President Kamala Harris's handling of the presidential debate against former President Trump, suggesting she may have been a better candidate than her predecessor, President Biden.

NBC's Chuck Todd has sparked a discussion about the presidential debate performances of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump, arguing that Harris outperformed not only Trump but also her predecessor, President Joe Biden.

During a segment on MSNBC's "Andrea Mitchell Reports," Todd highlighted Harris's strategy of belittling Trump and undermining his menacing persona. He drew parallels to former President Barack Obama's approach toward Trump, emphasizing the effectiveness of this tactic.

Kamala Harris's Debate Performance Outshone Biden's, Argues Chuck Todd

"This stuff does get under his skin," Todd said, referring to Trump's sensitivity to Harris's belittling comments. "And we're seeing—I mean, this is why I—if I were in the LaCivita/Wiles shoes I would not put him up against her again, because the abortion contrast alone."

Todd emphasized that Harris's focus on reproductive rights during the debate was a key factor in her outperformance. He criticized Biden's discomfort with discussing abortion and suggested that Harris's willingness to address the issue directly resonated with voters.

Kamala Harris's Debate Performance Outshone Biden's, Argues Chuck Todd

"Joe Biden could have never done what Kamala Harris did," Todd said. "And that's why Joe Biden couldn't win this election" due to his alleged discomfort with the abortion issue. "What she said, talking about humanizing it, Joe Biden couldn't even bring himself to utter the words ‘abortion ban’ and she called them Trump abortion bans."

Todd further underlined how Harris's performance on the debate stage surpassed Biden's. "I think of all of the back and forth, this was the most substantive, and this was a reminder, I think, of why so many Democrats were convinced Biden didn’t have what it took to win this campaign," Todd said. "He was uncomfortable speaking about it, you could tell."

Kamala Harris's Debate Performance Outshone Biden's, Argues Chuck Todd

Todd's comments sparked debate among political analysts, with some agreeing with his assessment of Harris's performance and others questioning his criticism of Biden. The debate over the effectiveness of Harris's strategy and the impact of Biden's alleged discomfort with abortion is likely to continue as the 2024 presidential election approaches.