Staff Reports
In a surprising twist, the media honeymoon for Kamala Harris seems to have hit a few bumps in the road lately. As President Joe Biden stepped aside from the 2024 race this past summer, reporters initially swung into action to shower the newly minted Democrat nominee with affection. However, as her approval ratings begin to mirror that of a sinking ship, some media outlets have decided it’s time to peel back the layers of Harris’s carefully curated image.
These past weeks, as Harris paraded through a series of interviews, she cleverly steered clear of tougher questions by sticking to friendly outlets. CNN, for example, provided a cozy environment where Harris received only the gentlest of prods from anchor Dana Bash. With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sitting obediently by her side, it seemed like a scene plucked right out of a political fantasy land where no hard questions ever penetrate the bubble of political correctness.
The New York Times absolutely evicerated Kamala’s interview on MSNBC last night pic.twitter.com/2xaolETTbq
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) September 26, 2024
Over at MSNBC, things kept the same tone of lightheartedness. Harris participated in a laughably scripted segment with anchor Stephanie Ruhle, who appeared more interested in playing fan than in pressing the vice president for any substantive answers. When topics turned personal, such as whether Harris had indeed flipped burgers at a McDonald’s, viewers were treated to her trademark cackle rather than a serious discussion about her qualifications.
Yet, as the tides of media favor began shifting, some outlets, including CNN, took to fact-checking Harris on her claims. The once adoring press has begun to crack, with the New York Times stepping in to openly critique her interview styles. The latest criticism was sharp, suggesting that despite her recent media appearances, a truly challenging interview still eludes her. Commentators pointed out that she continues to dodge pressing questions, often opting to bicker with political opponents rather than provide insight into her policies or beliefs.
As Harris attempts to navigate these treacherous waters, her strategy seems fraught with peril. By primarily engaging with compliant journalists, her hope was to glide into the November elections with minimal scrutiny. However, the cracks in this façade are beginning to show, and it is a concerning sign as some in the media start to draw attention to her vacuousness, exposing the emptiness of her campaign rhetoric.
Caught in a precarious situation, Harris is realizing that her calculated avoidance of meaningful dialogue is no longer sustainable. The fear of public scrutiny looms ever larger, and the more she dodges difficult questions, the more voters are likely to question her capabilities. In a delicious twist of irony, it’s the very liberal media outlets that have long courted her favor that are now highlighting her shortcomings. The unraveling of Kamala Harris’s media strategy is shaping up to be quite the spectacle, one that conservative observers are keenly watching unfold.
