Fox Biz Guest: Kamala’s Debate Performance Won’t Convert Into Votes

Fox Business guest Lee Carter delivered a stark assessment following Tuesday night’s debate, stating that Vice President Kamala Harris’s performance is unlikely to translate into any new votes. Despite Harris presenting herself well, Carter, a communications expert from Maslansky Partners, emphasized that Harris failed to answer a critical question on voters’ minds: what will she do differently than President Joe Biden?

Carter pointed out that while Harris may have appeared polished during the debate, she fell short in addressing the pressing issues most important to undecided voters. “I had focus groups live that were saying that she did a great job that night but she did not win any votes,” Carter explained. “Not one single person that I talked to changed their mind based on that debate.”

The problem, Carter noted, is that voters wanted concrete answers on the economy, particularly in regard to rising costs. Inflation, soaring grocery prices, and economic uncertainty were front and center for voters, yet Harris sidestepped these concerns. As Carter summarized, “The undecided voter I had nine of them in the room said, ‘I wanted to hear what she’s going to do differently than Joe Biden. I wanted to hear what’s different about the economy. I can’t afford groceries now, I used to be able to afford groceries. What’s she going to do to bring prices down?’”

Key points from the discussion:

• Harris failed to convince undecided voters with her debate performance.

• Voters remain frustrated by the economy, with inflation and rising prices at the top of their concerns.

• Harris's lack of a clear plan to differentiate herself from President Biden left many unconvinced.

Ultimately, while Harris may have looked good on stage, undecided voters felt that she didn’t address the real-world issues that are hitting Americans hardest. Carter concluded, “She didn’t answer that very simple question for them, and it doesn’t translate to votes.”

As the 2024 election approaches, it’s clear that delivering smooth debate performances won’t be enough to sway voters who are struggling with everyday expenses and looking for real change.

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