Well, folks, it looks like Vice President Kamala Harris’s first interview as the Democratic nominee didn’t exactly go as planned.
In a move that’s raising eyebrows across the political spectrum, Harris sat down with CNN’s Dana Bash on Thursday, where she was grilled about her recent policy flip-flops. Despite running on a far-left agenda in 2019, Harris now finds herself in hot water for abandoning many of those positions without providing much of an explanation. And let’s just say, her attempt to address these concerns didn’t do her any favors.
When pressed by Bash, Harris offered a line that seems to have left more questions than answers: “I think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed.” But let’s be real—saying your “values haven’t changed” while your policy positions have done a complete 180 is a bit of a head-scratcher.
Dana Bash asks Kamala why she’s constantly flip flopped on her positions, then proceeds to offer her multiple choice answers. This isn’t even softball- this is tee ball. pic.twitter.com/XSuqNVvyVk
— Brandon Straka #WalkAway (@BrandonStraka) August 29, 2024
Even NBC News’s Yamiche Alcindor, who’s been known for her sympathetic coverage of the Biden-Harris administration, couldn’t let this one slide. Alcindor took to social media to call out Harris for her vague response, pointing out that the Vice President hasn’t explained why her positions have shifted. Alcindor added that Harris is preparing to spin her policy reversals by claiming her views have “evolved” after gaining access to classified briefings and interacting with Americans as vice president.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Alcindor’s blunt critique didn’t go unnoticed, especially considering her past coverage, which has often leaned in favor of the current administration. The internet quickly picked up on the significance of Alcindor’s comments, with reactions pouring in from across the political landscape. The Blaze columnist Auron MacIntyre described the interview as “catastrophic,” while former Trump campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh quipped, “When you’ve lost Yamiche…”
https://t.co/yHLm0RRA03. (Feminist Boss woman Kamala could be turning in to a Republican or just getting vote)
NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor took a swipe at Vice President Kamala Harris for not explaining her policy flip-flops during her first interview as the Democratic n…
— Onliesteverwho (@TerryMcLemore6) August 30, 2024
Adding fuel to the fire, Harris had already been under scrutiny for dodging interviews and press conferences for nearly 40 days since becoming the Democratic nominee. Her reluctance to face the media head-on has only intensified criticism, particularly after last week’s Democratic National Convention.
And if that wasn’t enough, Harris’s decision to do her first on-camera interview alongside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz instead of a solo sit-down also raised some eyebrows. It’s as if the campaign is tiptoeing around letting Harris take the stage alone, and that’s not exactly a confidence booster.
BREAKING REPORT: @CNN had 41 MINUTES of Kamala Harris’ and Tim Walz’s joint interview and only released 18 minutes.
One of the edited segments is reportedly about the Green New Deal and fracking.
Only one way for us to know: RELEASE the unedited video and the FULL TRANSCRIPT! pic.twitter.com/WdB37ELsCE
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) August 30, 2024
So, what’s the takeaway here? Harris’s attempt to smooth over her policy reversals fell flat, and even her usual allies in the press couldn’t ignore it. The Vice President’s shaky interview performance and her avoidance of solo media engagements are raising serious questions about her preparedness for the top job. If this is how she handles the scrutiny now, one has to wonder what’s in store as the campaign heats up.
