It’s been over a month since Kamala Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee, and still, no interviews or press conferences from her. None. Zero. Nada. For a candidate aiming to be the leader of the free world, that’s a long time to dodge the spotlight.

So, why has Kamala been keeping quiet? It’s a question that has sparked endless speculation. Some say she’s nervous about slipping up, given her reputation for delivering more word salads than a lunchtime buffet. Others think she’s avoiding tough questions about her policies. Either way, her silence is starting to speak louder than words. But wait, the news just dropped! Harris is finally doing an interview! The catch? She won’t be going solo.

From Fox News:
“Joe Biden can’t get into a car or up a flight of stairs without a handler, and apparently Kamala Harris can’t even talk to a CNN reporter by herself. Embarrassing,” The Federalist co-founder Sean Davis commented…

“LOL, a joint interview. She simply cannot be left unattended,” National Review writer Jeff Behar wrote before adding, “To quote a colleague at NR: Tim Walz is apparently Kamala Harris’s ‘emotional support midwesterner.’”

Kamala will finally do an interview as a presidential candidate. But she will be bringing her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, along for the ride. The duo will sit down with CNN’s Dana Bash for what’s sure to be a softball session on Thursday in Georgia. And yes, the internet has feelings about this.

As you can imagine, the decision to have Walz by her side sparked quite a reaction. The Twittersphere exploded with mockery. Why can’t she do the interview on her own? After all, isn’t she the one running for president, not Walz? Conservative pundits have been quick to pounce, with one commentator cheekily calling Walz her “emotional support Midwesterner.” Ouch.

Abigail Jackson, communications director for Senator Josh Hawley, didn’t mince words either. She tweeted, “Kamala needs to do a live, unedited, solo press conference. She wants to be commander-in-chief, and she’s too scared to do an interview without Tim Walz by her side? Girl power, amirite.” Another jab at Harris’ reluctance to go it alone.

And it wasn’t just the right-wing crowd chiming in. National Review’s Jeff Behar threw shade, quipping, “She simply cannot be left unattended.” Others suggested that maybe this was less about Harris’ fear of tough questions and more about wanting some backup—just in case things get awkward. Let’s face it: Harris has had her fair share of gaffes.

But back to the question at hand: why bring Walz into what should be her moment? One theory floating around is that Harris wants to project unity with her running mate. It’s the classic “two heads are better than one” approach. Another theory is that this is a strategic move to avoid any potential blunders on her part by sharing the stage (and spotlight) with someone a bit more grounded.

Still, for a candidate aiming to be the first female president, the optics aren’t great. Critics argue it sends the wrong message. After all, if she can’t handle a one-on-one interview, how is she supposed to handle the pressures of the Oval Office? As Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich put it, “The woman who wants to be the first female president can’t do an interview on her own? Interesting…and embarrassing.”

As the interview approaches, all eyes will be on Harris to see how she fares with Walz by her side. Will this joint interview be the confidence boost she needs, or will it raise more questions about her ability to stand alone on the political stage? Time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—this interview is already making waves, and it hasn’t even aired yet.

Key Takeaways:

• Kamala Harris has gone 37 days without giving an interview or holding a press conference since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee.
• Harris is finally set to do a sit-down interview, but she’ll be joined by her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
• Critics have mocked her for not doing the interview alone, questioning her ability to handle tough questions without backup.
• The joint interview with CNN’s Dana Bash is considered a safe, supportive platform, raising concerns about Harris’ readiness for the presidency.

Source: Fox News