Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage last night in Philadelphia.
It was the first debate for the pair since President Joe Biden withdrew from the race in July.
Arizona figures reacted to the 90-minute debate along party lines. Here were some of their responses:
Democrats
Strong. Steady. Forward looking. Presidential. Well done tonight, @KamalaHarris.
— Greg Stanton (@gregstantonaz) September 11, 2024
Tonight, the differences were made clear for all Americans to see: @KamalaHarris wants to move our country forward and build a better future for all of us, while Donald Trump wants to drag us backward with more division and fewer rights. We choose to move forward. https://t.co/6IE6UCIyqp
— Captain Mark Kelly (@CaptMarkKelly) September 11, 2024
I am more proud than ever to support @KamalaHarris for POTUS. Articulate, strong, believes in the rule of law, hopeful & the hands down winner of that debate! Let’s move forward! #Debate2024
— Kris Mayes (@krismayes) September 11, 2024
Two visions were clear on the stage tonight and only one looks to the future. @KamalaHarris demonstrated a positive vision for our nation with actual policy proposals that will benefit families.
It’s time to turn the page on Trump and his tired conspiracy theories.
— Kate Gallego (@KateWGallego) September 11, 2024
Tonight, Arizonans learned more about who @KamalaHarris is.
She is fighting to make our lives better by increasing economic opportunity for all & protecting our freedoms- while Trump, is pushing a dark, backward-looking agenda & is only focused on himself. #HarrisWalz2024 pic.twitter.com/EIZh6ShgbV— Regina Romero (@TucsonRomero) September 11, 2024
Republicans
As we all watch this debate, it’s clear America needs @realDonaldTrump back in the Oval Office. 🇺🇸
Check out what he’ll achieve for We the People ⬇️https://t.co/yh3TKaxJji
— Eli Crane for Congress (@EliCraneAZ) September 11, 2024
Even though @realDonaldTrump was outnumbered 3-1, he repeatedly made the case for why the American people should return him to the White House. Trump will make America great again!
— Debbie Lesko (@DebbieLesko) September 11, 2024
The audience watching that debate at home was probably throwing things at their TVs tonight.
Here we have Kamala Harris telling us everything’s great, & she’ll make things even better when the truth is that everything was better under President Trump.
Kamala’s performance was… pic.twitter.com/cBmzqng1CA
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) September 11, 2024
