September 25, 2024 22:59 GMT
US: Harris First Solo Press Interview Underway Shortly
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Vice President Kamala Harris is shortly due to appear on MSNBC for her first one-on-one network television interview since becoming the Democratic Party presidential nominee. LIVESTREAM
- The Hill notes: "MSNBC did not provide additional details on the planned sit-down, noting only the conversation would be one-on-one between [MSNBC host Stephanie] Ruhle and Harris and air as part of a special two-hour block of “All In with Chris Hayes.”"
- The interview fulfils a promise by Harris to ramp up her press availabilities in the face of criticism from the press that she has been the least accessible presidential candidate in modern US history.
- However, the interview is unlikely to quell criticism of her media strategy, considering MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle has endorsed Harris' candidacy and is likely to offer a favourable set of questions.
- With polling continuing to suggest that voters want to know more about Harris and her policy positions, Harris' risk-averse strategy with the press may be insufficient to overcome former President Donald Trump's advantage on key issues. See: US: GOP Leading Democrats On Metrics That Are Predictive Of Election Win
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