Kamala Harris Faces Criticism in CNN Interview

Vice President Kamala Harris, now the Democratic presidential candidate, participated in her first major interview since President Biden dropped out, alongside her running mate Gov. Tim Walz. The interview, conducted by CNN's Dana Bash, saw Harris avoiding direct answers on key issues such as fracking and immigration, often deflecting to her values or attacking former President Trump. Critics like Ben Shapiro and Sen. John Kennedy mocked Harris for needing Walz's support, suggesting it portrayed her as incapable of handling the interview alone. Meanwhile, reports from journalists like Don Lemon reveal significant voter dissatisfaction with Harris, particularly among people of color, who expressed preference for Trump, citing economic reasons. Harris’s campaign faces challenges of reintroducing her to the public and addressing perceptions of her as 'phony' or 'unfamiliar'.