Next week's debate is a chance for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris to define herself and reshape the political terrain for the rest of the campaign. It's embarrassing that Donald Trump is competitive in this election, but that's the truth. Millions of Americans still have a notion of him that is counter to reality: The image of a successful businessman and president and a tough guy on the world stage. The evidence proves otherwise, but that is the way he is seen by a large portion of voters. To them, all other candidates must prove themselves except him. And since this could be the only debate between Trump and Harris, it's essential for her to pin Trump down as the charlatan that he is. This is a preview of Michael Steele's latest article. Read the full column here. For more thought-provoking insights from Michael Steele, Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders-Townsend, watch "The Weekend" every Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. ET on MSNBC |
