Staff Reports
Kamala Harris, the Vice President who seems to think dodging questions is a viable strategy for political survival, has recently found herself cornered by the very press she typically evades. This sudden burst of accountability from the media comes after a notable press conference held by former President Donald Trump, where he pointed out her glaring absence in the media spotlight. Following Trump’s remarks, it seems the press finally decided it was time to ask Harris when she would be gracing them with her presence for a proper interview. Yet, in true Harris fashion, her response was hardly reassuring.
Reports indicate that Harris and her team are banking on some political “wave” to carry them through, which explains their reluctance to engage more directly with the press. Essentially, they appear to believe that avoiding tough questions is safer than facing the reality of her questionable leadership. Harris’s camp seems to think it’s perfectly acceptable to keep a low profile until just before the Democratic convention, with one anonymous advisor even suggesting there’s no real need for interviews because those she needs to reach aren’t reading national news outlets. This attitude reveals just how disconnected her team is from the concerns of typical voters.
The mechanisms behind Harris’s media strategy are starting to become clear. While she may mingle with journalists traveling with her, her interactions seem carefully choreographed to dodge real questions. Her approach has included off-the-record chats or superficial comments on the tarmac, allowing her to maintain control over the narrative without the risk of actual accountability. It appears she’s managing to present a curated image while keeping the press at arm’s length. This lends some credence to the idea that she’s more interested in protecting her own narrative than in providing the transparency expected from someone in her position.
Watching this unfold, it becomes clear that Harris is worried. Her history of missteps makes it evident she understands the risks of facing serious questions; thus, she continues to hide behind vague statements that lack any substantive response. The playbook here is reminiscent of Joe Biden’s early campaign strategy—avoid the spotlight until the pressure becomes too great. However, just like Biden, Harris may find this strategy backfires as the honeymoon period with the media dwindles.
Doocy and Watters Bust Kamala's Evading Questions As New Report Explains How She's Getting Away With Ithttps://t.co/8VCGHUbsqj
— RedState (@RedState) August 9, 2024
Adding to the scrutiny, Fox News’s Jesse Watters and Peter Doocy have recently taken Harris to task over her avoidance tactics. They underscored the absurdity of a Vice President effectively hiding from the media, questioning how long this can actually work. If even voices from CNN are suggesting that Harris’s approach is unsustainable, it may only be a matter of time until her dodging catches up with her. As the clock ticks, Republicans should capitalize on this golden opportunity to highlight her failures and insist that accountability, not evasion, should be the standard for anyone aspiring to lead. Harris’s lack of forthrightness is not just a political miscalculation; it’s a key vulnerability that could be exploited as the election approaches.
