Mark Liberman, a professor of linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania, agrees that the random verbiage commonly known as “word salads” is different than outright lying or filibustering. He tells “On Balance” that both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump often take circuitous routes to make their points. #2024election #wordsalad #markliberman "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 7p/6C. #OnBalance NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij