Editorial: Le Monde

• Donald Trump claimed that his debate with Kamala Harris was 'rigged', implicitly admitting that his performance was lacking.
• Harris put on a strong display at the debate, catching Trump in several traps.
• Harris has undergone a dramatic political transformation, gaining popularity among Democrats after Joe Biden stepped down from the presidential race.
• Despite initial success, Harris is yet to develop a clear and convincing political project.
• Harris has been criticised for often insufficient responses to critical questions on economy and immigration.
• The status and direction of her candidacy in relation to the administration she has been a part of for over three and a half years remains unclear.
• While Harris has had a successful initial campaign and a triumphant first debate, she still needs to consolidate and enhance her momentum.

Conclusion: Harris has made progress but still needs to clarify her objectives, relate her candidacy to the previous administration and convince the electorate that she can address their concerns.

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