David vs. Goliath Redux: Kamala Harris Shatters Expectations in Debate, Leaving Trump Reeling

My take: In the annals of history, few stories capture the essence of an underdog triumph quite like the legendary tale of David and Goliath. On one side stood Goliath, a towering giant clad in impenetrable armor, his every step shaking the earth beneath him. A warrior of unmatched strength and ferocity, Goliath seemed invincible, a symbol of raw power destined to crush anyone who dared challenge him. On the other side was David, a young shepherd with no armor, no sword, and no fear. Armed only with his faith, a slingshot, and five smooth stones, David faced the impossible.

As the battle lines were drawn, the crowd braced for a slaughter, certain that Goliath’s brute force would annihilate the fragile boy before him. Yet in a moment that would reverberate through the ages, David’s steady hand and keen eye did the unthinkable. With a single stone, expertly slung with precision, he felled the giant in one swift motion, toppling the seemingly invulnerable foe. What appeared to be a mismatch of epic proportions became an extraordinary triumph of wit, skill, and sheer courage over overwhelming odds.

David’s victory was more than just a personal triumph; it was a moment that shattered the illusion of invincibility. It reminded the world that true power doesn’t always come from size, weaponry, or strength. Sometimes, it lies in the hands of the one who is underestimated, overlooked, and counted out. In the end, it is not always the giant who prevails, but the one who dares to believe they can bring the giant down.

Last night’s debate flipped the script. The right had underestimated Kamala Harris, mocking her as “Cackling Kamala” or brain dead, while she quietly prepped for the debate. Many refused to even entertain the idea that she could outperform Trump. In a climate where echo chambers dominate, anyone suggesting she might do well was met with unfollows and attacks.

In the end, Harris didn’t just win the debate on style, substance, and optics—Trump came across as old, angry, unprepared, and incoherent, with no clear plan. His performance was such a disaster that he had to go to the spin room himself, unable to leave it to surrogates. The next morning, he claimed the debate was rigged against him on Fox News. Yes, there were lies, and yes, the moderators fact-checked him more than her. But ultimately, Harris won, and Trump lost. Spinning it otherwise is pure hallucination.

The good news for Trump is that debates don’t win elections. A strong debater doesn’t always make a great leader, and vice versa. But strategically, Harris no longer needs to debate Trump again. For Trump, the focus must shift to battleground states and independent voters. Based on last night’s showing, Democrats have no reason to abandon Harris, and she may have even won over some undecided voters.

This race is still wide open. Harris could win. Trump could prevail. Nothing is certain, and the real contest lies ahead.