When the drama of the first debate subsides on Tuesday evening, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will hit the road on the presidential campaign’s home stretch.

If Trump’s debate performance is lackluster, he’ll have to stay focused to recover. Ironically, Trump’s past success in staging mass rallies with hourslong speeches and entertainment seems to have dulled his skills in basic campaign events such as factory tours and press conferences. Trump has struggled to deliver a clear and consistent message. In contrast, the Harris team is expert at consistent messaging. It shows every day on news broadcasts, press coverage, and video clips on social media. Harris’s events and rallies are staged for television coverage, and her message of change and optimism has been consistent.