Political commentators and flash polls are close to unanimous in declaring Vice President Kamala Harris the victor in her first presidential debate against Donald Trump.
Those wondering if she could sustain the groundswell of support evident in the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s reluctant decision to withdraw from the race on July 21 saw impressive capacity as she tangled one-on-one with Trump.
Otto von Bismarck, the 19th century German chancellor, statesman and adherent of what’s known as Realpolitik, believed “you cannot make a wave, only ride it.” Harris found her wave in July — and the debate indicates she may continue to ride it with aplomb and appetite.
