Adjunct Senior Fellow, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University
Director of Research, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Professor of Communication, Deakin University
Emma Shortis is senior researcher in international and security affairs at The Australia Institute, an independent think tank.
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Judging debates usually comes down to picking a winner or loser.
Seeking a more nuanced approach to the first presidential debate between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, we asked our experts in US politics, history and the media to weigh in on four points: overall performance, policy strength, truthfulness and omissions, and the most memorable moments. Here’s how they saw Tuesday’s performances.
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