Thu Sep 12 00:39:55 UTC 2024: ## McCarthy Predicts Trump Victory Despite Debate Performance, CNBC Hosts Scoff
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, in an interview with CNBC, doubled down on his support for former President Trump, confidently predicting a Trump victory in the November election despite his widely scrutinized debate performance.
McCarthy argued that voters have already made up their minds and that the debate would have minimal impact on the outcome. He acknowledged some of Trump’s shortcomings, including “taking the bait” on issues like crowd size, but maintained that Trump “controlled himself more than normal” throughout the debate. This statement drew laughter from the CNBC hosts, who were more critical of Trump’s performance.
One CNBC analyst noted that Trump “had so many opportunities” to highlight Biden’s record but failed to capitalize on them.
McCarthy, however, remained unfazed, comparing Trump’s debate performance to a wedding with “missed opportunities” but ultimately a successful event. He also predicted that there would be no further debates before the election, stating that both candidates are satisfied with their current positions.
The interview highlighted the starkly different perspectives on Trump’s debate performance, with McCarthy firmly in his corner while CNBC analysts expressed concerns about his ability to control himself and capitalize on opportunities.
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