(NewsNation) — Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville tells “Dan Abrams Live” that former President Donald Trump needs to get his game face on because he’s “hearing good things out of Pittsburgh” about Vice President Kamala Harris‘ debate preparation.
“I think she is very well prepared. I think she’s coming with a game. And I don’t, I don’t know what’s going on in Trump world, but he better tighten his chin strap, because she’s coming after him,” Carville said.
He called Trump a “totally known entity” and emphasized the focus of the debate will be the nation’s first look at Harris on the hunt.
“I think tomorrow night is very critical,” Carville added. “By the way, I hate to say this, but I expect her to do very well.”
Hogan Gidley, a former White House deputy press secretary in the Trump administration, thinks the GOP nominee will win the Tuesday debate because of Harris’ overly prepared responses.
“I will say James is right 100% about the vice president. Kamala Harris will have all of the contrived, rehearsed lines ready to go after Donald Trump,” Gidley said.
But, countered Carville, who doesn’t practice for a presidential debate?
“That’s the most asinine charge I’ve ever heard against a political campaign. You think we don’t all get together and debate prep?” he asked.
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