Timothy L. O'Brien, Columnist

Seven Tips for Harris to Win Her Debate With Trump

The former president will be on the attack, ill-informed, dismissive and histrionic. Here’s how the vice president can counter that.

September 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM UTC

By Timothy L. O'Brien

Timothy L. O'Brien is senior executive editor of Bloomberg Opinion. A former editor and reporter for the New York Times, he is author of “TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald.”

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