Harris Does First Solo Interview as Nominee

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Facts

  • Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, Friday sat down for her first one-on-one interview since ascending to the top of her party's ticket, speaking with WPVI Action News anchor Brian Taff in western Pennsylvania.[1]
  • The interview touched on several issues, with Harris attempting to present herself as different from Pres. Joe Biden by offering 'a new generation of leadership.' One example she gave for this is a plan to expand the child tax credit to $6K.[2]
  • Harris responded to a question about the economy and reducing prices by touting an economic plan that includes a $50K tax deduction for individuals looking to start a small business and $25K in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.[3]
  • Harris reiterated her call for 'reasonable gun safety laws,' including a ban on assault weapons and universal background checks. She said she believed an assault weapons ban is 'consistent with the Second Amendment,' but otherwise there are no plans to take 'anyone's guns away.'[4]
  • Harris' only other interview since becoming the nominee was a joint appearance she and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, her running mate, did with CNN in August.[5]

Sources: [1]6abc Philadelphia, [2]ABC News, [3]Realclearpolitics, [4]Independent and [5]Newsweek.

Narratives

  • Republican narrative, as provided by New York Post. Even while facing softball questions from her interviewer, Harris dodged the specific inquiries and her confusing phrasing won't help undecideds when choosing which candidate should get their vote. This proves she's disconnected from the struggles of everyday Americans and has no plans to fix the problems her administration has caused.
  • Democratic narrative, as provided by New York Times. Harris is riding the enthusiasm of her party and now reaching across the aisle to try to lure Republicans and independent voters to her side with a message about economic promise and responsibly being tough on crime. Pennsylvania is an important state, and Harris is speaking directly to that state's voters with her list of fresh priorities.

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