If it's true that it's only been three weeks since Joe Biden's departure, Kamala Harris will soon have to agree to face the media.
The abundance of speeches that have their own texts or take advantage of the reassuring cocoon of party gatherings leaves themselves open to criticism.
Motivate the troops and a little more.
In about twenty days, Kamala Harris was able to gather elected officials and donors, give hope to supporters and also select her vice presidential candidate, which was well received by voters and the majority of members of her political party.
Better yet, after slowing the Democrats' fall in the polls for the presidential election, some forecasting sites now show him leading in key states.
Under Biden, Georgia, Nevada and Arizona were thought to favor Republicans this time around. The battle is now more open and allows us to envision several scenarios that could lead to victory.
The democratic machine is efficient and gives the impression that everything is running smoothly, and that the candidate's performance so far is flawless.
Interview test
However, avoiding the media for any longer has become an increasingly risky strategy for the vice president.
It's safe to say that Kamala Harris's entry into the arena has benefited from the abundant media coverage that has generally been in her favor.
After years of talking only about Trump or Biden, the candidate is a breath of fresh air. The media itself is losing patience and now wants to speak to her directly, to challenge her on her record and her agenda for the presidency.
So Republicans are right to decry the lack of interviews. The criticism is valid, but it serves them well strategically. Why? Because Kamala Harris doesn’t stand out in interviews.
Without her teleprompter or cards, she struggles to sound natural. She comes across as clumsy or impatient, lecturing reporters rather than using them to get her message across.
In a good interview, you master both content and form. We must not allow ourselves to be overwhelmed by a question, and we must plan our angles of attack. Harris has a lot of support for preparation, but she has little time.
Whether before or immediately after the Democratic convention, Kamala Harris will have to prove she is willing to leave the cocoon to answer reporters alone.
Keeping things in check and inspiring respect while avoiding the trap of talking differently to voters is an art and, above all, a great challenge. A necessary and important passage.
Picture of the week:
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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz during their first outing together in Philadelphia on August 6.
Quote of the week:
“In Minnesota, as in Wisconsin, we respect our neighbors and their personal choices. We know there’s one golden rule: Mind your own damn business” (Aug. 6, Philadelphia). Tim Walz, in his own way, highlighted the choices made by Republicans who intrude into the private sphere. Consider the issue of abortion.
Week number: 6
Harris’s campaign continues its steady advance. On Thursday, a Marquette poll showed her up by six points (53% to 47%) over her Republican rival. Those numbers add to those that suggest the two candidates are now neck and neck in six swing states. Unlike Joe Biden, Harris isn’t just hoping for wins in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
lie detectorFifth:Opinion, but for clarification
“This case affects me and my family personally. Don’t let them get away with claiming to support IVF but appointing judges who oppose it. Actions speak louder than words.”
Governor Walz and his wife are the parents of two children. Each time they used in vitro fertilization. The Supreme Court justices issued a controversial ruling on the issue of embryos in fertility clinics in February of this year. Here, Walz links Donald Trump to the conservative majority of Supreme Court justices since he nominated three of them. This issue is closely linked to the issue of abortion access, on which Democrats are banking heavily.
