Kamala Harris has yet to schedule a formal interview or press conference even after being crowned the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, but she did take a few softball questions following her acceptance speech Thursday night.
Harris was brought by a gaggle of reporters after delivering her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention held at the United Center in Chicago. Harris was accompanied by her husband Doug Emhoff, vice presidential running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and wife Gwen Walz.
While walking through a backstage tunnel, Harris first encountered NBC News White House reporters Kelly O’Donnell and Peter Alexander who both congratulated Harris and Emhoff but did not ask any challenging questions. Kelly asked Harris, “Madame Vice President, how do you feel tonight?” Harris replied, “I feel good, now on to tomorrow,” followed by her usual laughter.
Harris asked Alexander, who was standing next to O’Donnell, how his father is doing while shaking his hand with both of her hands. Alexander’s response and his question to Harris could not be heard over the din in the hallway, but Harris’ answer indicated it was not a challenging question: “…Good, it felt good. I mean, listen, we’ve got seventy-five days to go. So, maybe for better and for worse that’s the way I am. Like, that was good, now we gotta move on.” Alexander replied, “You got to enjoy one night.”
Harris was very animated while talking with Alexander, smiling, laughing, waving her arms and gesticulating.
It was all very chummy for someone who was just awarded a presidential nomination without conducting a press conference or sit-down interview–or receiving one vote in a primary.
We happened to chat with @VP Harris, Mr Emhoff, Gov and Mrs Walz briefly as they left the United Center tonight. pic.twitter.com/5S2nWsHvbE
— Kelly O’Donnell (@KellyO) August 23, 2024
Harris then approached Fox News White House reporter Peter Doocy who also congratulated Harris but asked a challenging question that Harris dodged:
Doocy: “Madam Vice President.”
Harris, while offering a quick handshake with Doocy, “Hi Peter, how are you?”
Doocy: “Congratulations.”
Harris: “Thank you. Good to see you.”
Doocy: “Are you ready for your Fox News interview?”
Harris, laughing as she walked away but looking back at Doocy,: “I’m working towards it!”
Harris also waved her arms and gesticulated as she answered Doocy. Emhoff also briefly spoke with and shook hands with Doocy.
Peter Doocy Asks Kamala Harris: Are You Ready For Your FOX News Interview? https://t.co/zkEoJAGdPX pic.twitter.com/R9mBj8wGFs
— RCP Video (@rcpvideo) August 23, 2024
Two weeks ago, Harris told reporters during a short gaggle that she wanted to schedule an interview by the end of August.
Kamala Harris on Donald Trump: “I’m glad that he’s finally agreed to a debate on September 10. I’m looking forward to it. And hope he shows up.”
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“I’ve talked to my team. I want us to get an interview scheduled before the end of the month.” pic.twitter.com/NbixTWDGS3
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) August 8, 2024
There is one week left in August. Harris, who struggles to speak coherently in unscripted settings, has zero incentives to do an interview as she is polling well, donations are flooding in and the mainstream media–as evidenced by the NBC reporters–is happy to fluff her campaign.
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