A report by Fox News highlights criticism against Vice President Kamala Harris for delivering nearly identical speeches at separate rallies in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Critics, including Fox News contributors, have called Harris "inauthentic" and compared her to Hillary Clinton, pointing out her repeated lines about the path to the White House and her reluctance to engage with the press.
The report also notes that Harris has faced scrutiny for avoiding media questions and not holding a press conference since becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Harris' speeches often include personal anecdotes from her summer job at McDonald’s during college and remarks about her familiarity with former President Donald Trump's characteristics. These overused lines have drawn comparisons to Hillary Clinton, labeling Harris as "Hillary Clinton 3.0" by Fox News contributors.
On "The Big Weekend Show," Gianno Caldwell compared the Vice President unfavorably to Hillary Clinton, citing her lack of authenticity. Joe Concha also criticized Harris for answering reporters' questions for "only two minutes" during recent interactions.
This practice of limited media engagement has not gone unnoticed. Anita Vogel, a contributor on Fox News, criticized Harris's reluctance to engage with the press, emphasizing the importance of such interactions for Presidential candidates.
Miranda Devine, another broadcaster, pointed out that avoiding the media suggests Harris might be trying to evade scrutiny due to her past record and difficulty articulating points effectively.
Harris recently addressed these concerns briefly while standing on the tarmac at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. For the first time since her nomination, she responded to questions about her limited press engagements and promised to conduct a broader interview by the end of the month.
Democratic strategist Bakari Sellers and political commentator S.E. Cupp also discussed Harris's press engagement issues on a CNN panel. Their dialogue added to the rising chorus, calling for more transparency and interaction.
Adding another layer to the ongoing saga, Harris and Donald Trump have agreed to debate on September 10. While two more debates are proposed, Harris has not yet confirmed her participation in these additional events.
Critics maintain that these debates will offer more insight into Harris's campaign approach and policy stances, helping address concerns over her current media strategy.
With the next significant public interaction set for August, Harris has an opportunity to respond to her detractors and engage more deeply with both the press and the voters.
Critics argue that Harris' lack of media engagement suggests she is trying to avoid scrutiny, particularly given her record and communication skills. During her first interaction with reporters since her nomination, Harris briefly addressed questions about her media avoidance, promising an interview by the end of the month. Despite this, commentators remain skeptical of her approach, with some likening her campaign style to Clinton's and warning that it may alienate voters.
