Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her vice presidential pick Tim Walz sat down for an unscripted interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, airing Thursday night. This was Harris’ first media interview in six weeks and was criticized for its brevity and lack of substance, with Harris having only 16 minutes of speaking time.
During the interview, Bash confronted Harris on her changing views on policies, specifically fracking. Harris claimed she had changed her mind in 2020, but there was no evidence of this. Walz was asked about misrepresenting his military service, to which he responded by deflecting the question.
Overall, the interview lacked substance and clarity, with vague answers from both candidates on important issues. Stylistically, both Harris and Walz were criticized for their communication skills compared to former president George W. Bush. Both candidates were also criticized for their flip-flopping on issues, making them appear as flawed messengers with sloppy ideas.
In conclusion, the interview shed some light on how Harris and Walz think and communicate, but failed to provide concrete answers on key policy issues. Despite their flaws, they are the best choices the Democratic and Republican parties have put forward for the upcoming election.
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