So Kamala aced the debate as those of us who have followed her knew she would. But all the endorsements of her may not swing the election anymore than a positive debate performance. There were reasons why undecideds could have been moved by Trump's proclamations of strength, comradeship with dictators, and conviction that only he can save the country and world. While many educated elites are declaring Kamala's victory, I know many working class and wealthy men and anti-abortion women (of which there are many) will consider Trump the one who knows what he's talking about. 

        And the very poor whose lives have been affected by the influx of migrants (like those in Chicago: The Border Crisis Arrives in Chicago: wbur.org, onpoint 10/26/23) since Texas Governor Abbot began his "busing program" by flying them there), as well as government officials in States like New York who do not know how to house so many unexpected people. There are problems like these that the Biden/Harris administration have not really addressed. Yes, there was finally a border bill that Trump persuaded congressional Republicans to decline, but that did not occur until early this year. On the other hand, Kamala Harris was never a Border Czar. Early in her vice-presidency, she traveled to three Central American countries to work to improve living conditions there, a positive approach although not enough to repair what seems irreparable. 

        I still think she could win. Trump's winning could destroy democracy, and this country has serious problems, which those of us who have lived longer have watched increase: like climate change and gun violence and government stalemate as Senate, Representatives and President disagree on everything instead of working together for the common good.