Summary
- Two polls showed that about a third of viewers believed Trump won the debate with Kamala Harris.
- David French believes that if Trump loses in 2024, MAGA will fade as he is the key to its success.
- Demand for Trump’s politics of cruelty, carnage, conspiracy, and contempt may still remain even after his potential defeat.
- The GOP base has been radicalized for years, and Trump capitalized on existing sentiments.