Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris is finally set to step out from behind the curtain for an interview this week, as her campaign tries to crank up its efforts in the countdown to the election. It’s been an astonishing 36 days since she faced a live question about anything substantive from the press, probably because her idea of “off-the-cuff” is akin to watching a blender full of word salad without a lid.
The media hasn’t had the pleasure of hearing from Harris on television since late June, and her solo press appearances have become as rare as Bigfoot sightings. The last time she faced the music in a solo news conference was eight months ago—certainly time enough for an entire generation of new press secretaries to grow up and graduate from college. Sticking her head in the sand might be a well-considered strategy for her team, who could be fretting over her likability and the potential for more gaffes if she’s pushed to engage unscripted.
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This media avoidance might stem from a so-called catch-22 situation. Discussing issues like crime, inflation, and border security risks contradicting the Biden-Harris narrative that they’ve fixed these problems. On the flip side, Harris is expected to champion the administration’s so-called successes to justify her candidacy. Her radical record is far too clear, and any attempt to dance around the truth could leave her in a tangled mess.
Details about the upcoming interview remain scant, but reports indicate that Harris wants to make this her debut as a bona fide presidential candidate. The speculation is thick surrounding who will get the honor of interviewing her. A “friendly face” might be the safest bet, allowing her to spin her usual rhetoric without breaking a sweat. However, should she dare to pick someone from a mainstream media outlet, it could lead to an encounter that resembles her cringe-worthy interview with Lester Holt back in 2021.
On top of this newfound media engagement, Harris will also embark on a bus tour through southern Georgia, a state where Trump commands a healthy lead. It’s as if the Biden-Harris campaign is operating on the premise that their strategy could actually appeal to America’s heartland. Meanwhile, political experts have their eyes on seven key states, predicting these will ultimately decide the election. If Harris thinks a road trip through Georgia will change those dynamics, she might want to rethink her plans and perhaps leave the driving to someone who can find the exit sign when they’re lost.
