Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Which world view will the US select? | To the Point

It was a study in contrasts: Harris and Trump. The candidates aspiring to the US presidency displayed fiercely divergent visions and values. once again in their televised debate.

In one corner Kamala Harris for the Democrats. The former prosecutor pledges generational change and an „opportunity economy”, strong alliances and support for America’s friends abroad.

In the other corner former President Donald Trump for the Republicans, promising to hike tariffs, cut taxes and shut down immigration. One thing is certain, the 2024 vote will deeply impact US relations with Europe and China, US support for allies in Ukraine and the Middle East.

So we’re asking "Which World View will the US choose?"

Our guests:

Daniel Benjamin is president of the American Academy, a transatlantic institution here in Berlin

Erik Kirschbaum, is an author and free-lance journalist who has written for media including Reuters and the Los Angeles Times

Stormy-Annika Mildner is Director of the Aspen-Institute Germany

00:00 Intro

00:55 Which world view will the US choose?

01:40 Kamala Harris did well in the debate

02:22 Harris emphasized pointed differences between the candidates

03:10 This debate was unusual and could affect the election outcome

04:00 The debate showed Donald Trump in his weakest

04:40 Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris could make a difference

06:10 Kamala Harris showed she is presidential

06:50 The economy is top of mind for voters

07:90 Does race matter in this election?

09.00 Swing state voters are crucial

10:00 Generational change could mobilize young voters

10: 40: Interlude: Harris/Trump duel

12:09 Should Harris do more to distance herself from Biden?

12:50 Economy and inflation are a big issues

14:10 Harris has to address both progressives and more conservative undecided voters

16:50 Do people put on their thinking caps before they vote?

17:30 Migration is a great concern for many

18:50 Is there a crisis at the southern border?

19:10 Will the abortion issue drive women voters to Harris?

20:30 Interlude: Foreign policy profile of the candidates

22:10 The Democrats are the party of alliances

23:00 Foreign policy is not the ticket to win elections

23:30 Trump avoided answering whether he wants Ukraine to win

24:00 Regardless who wins, Europe must take responsibility and boost military spending

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