Political analysts BJ McCollister and Garrett Mason shared their views on the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. McCollister, a Democrat, described the excitement and momentum at the Democratic National Convention where Harris accepted the nomination after Joe Biden dropped out. Mason, a Republican, acknowledged Harris’s momentum but noted that there is still time for the race to change.
McCollister highlighted issues like reproductive rights and protecting democracy that were important for Democrats during the convention. Mason criticized the lack of focus on policy and pointed out that the Trump campaign has been laying low. He also mentioned the common ground between Harris and Trump on the issue of taxing tipped workers.
The candidates have been reactionary to each other’s campaigns, with Trump making personal attacks and Obama blaming Democrats for making the race personal. McCollister argued that Trump’s campaign focuses on personal attacks because they don’t want to talk about policy. Mason disagreed and mentioned personal attacks on Trump’s running mate and family members.
Both analysts acknowledged that the race has become heated and filled with personal attacks. They disagreed on the reasons for the animosity, with McCollister highlighting policy differences and Mason mentioning attacks from both sides. They emphasized the importance of paying attention to both policy and personal attacks in the campaign.
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