7 Times Kamala Harris Spanked Trump, Why Polls Can’t Predict the Black Vote, A Huge Celebrity Endorsement, Trump’s Lies, Black America Reacts To Debates and More From a Messy Week in Politics

Don’t worry… We caught all the moments VP Kamala Harris read Trump for absolute filth!

Opponents of Kamala Harris are Spreading This Wild Conspiracy Theory About Her Debate Performance

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It’s a day that ends in Y and that means it’s time for another ridiculous conspiracy theory from the right. When they’re not accusing immigrants of stealing and eating pets, they’re insisting that Vice President Kamala Harris’ had help with her spectacular debate performance earlier this week against Donald Trump. — Candace McDuffie

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Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris Talk New Film ‘Black Bag,’ Reveal Their Go-To Karaoke Songs

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Smart Kamala Harris Campaign Sold out of These Taylor Swift-Inspired Items

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When Taylor Swift announced her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, on Tuesday evening, the Democratic campaign was ready for it. — Madeline Fitzgerald

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Kamala Harris Beat Trump Like He Stole Something, But Why Did He Keep Getting the Last Words In The Debates? We Have The Tea…

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The world pulled their popcorn buckets close for Tuesday’s first (second) presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Indeed, we were left with equal parts entertainment and disgust…along with a meme-worthy bit about…eating household pets?? — Alyse Martin

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7 Times Kamala Harris Hurt Trump’s Feelings, Read Him for Filth During The Debate

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There’s no doubt that at last night’s presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris put Donald Trump in his place. After a campaign full of lies, racist rhetoric and personal attacks on Harris, many believe it’s what the former president deserves. Here are seven quotes from the VP that rendered Trump—an infamous bully—speechless. — Candace McDuffie

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Black Experts Critique Harris-Trump Presidential Debate

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On Tuesday (September 10), the long-awaited first presidential debate took place between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The Root talked to several political experts about each candidate’s performance and what it could mean come November. — Candace McDuffie

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Black America Reacts To Presidential Debate

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There’s been lots of conversation about the unprecedented nature of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, and the first debate between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was just as unpredictable. The hour and a half-long event was full of viral moments, and Black Twitter was tuned in for every moment. — William Ketchum

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The Most Ignorant Things Donald Trump Has Said On The Debate Stage

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Trump has a history of saying horribly bias and sexist things, as well as lying as easily as he breathes. Let’s be honest, nobody was expecting him to clean it up for the first debate with Kamala Harris. So, here’s a running list of the dumbest shit Trump has said on the debate stage. — Candace McDuffie

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Five Things Black People Need Kamala Harris to Ask Donald Trump on the Debate Stage

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It’s been a long time coming, but for the first time ever Vice President Kamala Harris will face former President Donald Trump on the ABC debate stage. The Sept. 10 battle will finally allow the two candidates to not only meet in person for the first time ever but answer all the burning questions and concerns from American voters live. — Phenix S Halley

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Exclusive: Don Lemon on How Kamala Harris Can Win Over Black Undecided Voters

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 06: Don Lemon speaks onstage during the 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ Presented By Coca-Cola® at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 06, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photo: Getty Images Arturo Holmes

Journalist Don Lemon has been hitting the streets talking with voters about what they’re looking for in their next president for his talk show, “The Don Lemon Show.” — Angela Johnson

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