Staff Reports
Kamala Harris has taken the art of dodging tough questions to an entirely new level, all while searching for the most agreeable interview platforms imaginable. As the Democratic Party’s chosen one for the presidency, she appears to prefer terrain that’s softer than a pillow, thereby ensuring she doesn’t face any real scrutiny. Of course, even her valiant attempts to etch out cornered compliments from these friendly environments frequently unravel, leading to performances that would make even a seasoned politician cringe.
A case in point occurred during her recent joint interview with Tim Walz on CNN, where they endured the interrogation of Dana Bash. The resulting disaster was particularly notable, and true to form, Bash defended Harris afterward as if she were her long-lost twin rather than an unbiased journalist. But really, anyone with a pulse could see that Kamala fumbled her way through that one, as is becoming a familiar trend.
Even the NY Times is Trashing Kamala’s MSNBC Interview – PJ Media
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With a new interview on MSNBC, conducted by Stephanie Ruhle, Harris’s record wasn’t redeemed, which but serves to highlight a continuing issue: she just can’t seem to provide straightforward answers. Ruhle, while shielding Harris from some of the heavier critiques, couldn’t fully ignore the vice president’s elaborate tap-dancing around questions. This inept performance even earned criticism from the New York Times—yes, the same outlet that bends over backward to accommodate Democratic narratives.
The Times dissected Harris’s interview, noting her tendency to skirt the point. She might claim to be the champion of middle-class aspirations, but when pressed, she conveniently slides away from tough inquiries about the potential fallout of a Democratic loss in the Senate or the reasons many voters still hold a fondness for Donald Trump’s approach to the economy. If the liberal elite are panning her act, it must be a flop of epic proportions.
Ms. Harris seems to be operating under the assumption that cozy chats with friendly journalists will bolster her image. Little did she know that her strategy is about as effective as trying to steer a ship with a broken rudder. Timing couldn’t be worse for Harris; when liberal media personnel start becoming critics, it suggests she’s simply avoiding the hard-hitting interviews that would expose whether she can actually deliver coherent policy over hopscotch rhetoric.
It appears Harris has purposefully chosen these interview platforms—presumably where she’d face no real intellectual challenge and could avoid discussing pressing topics. Ruhle has demonstrated her preference for Harris previously, showcasing a pattern of lax journalistic rigor that conveniently protects the vice president from the gnawing questions around her policies and alignment with Biden’s rapidly deteriorating public perception.
The Rachel Maddows of the world might jump to her defense, but the general public isn’t fooled by her shallow media appearances. Clearly, being coddled by the likes of Stephanie Ruhle hasn’t equipped Harris to articulate her vision. Instead, the only thing viewers can take away from her numerous interviews is a display of ducking and weaving that would impress even the most skilled of circus performers.
