CNN’s interview highlighted the media’s efforts to boost Kamala Harris’ election campaign

Kamala Harris sailed smoothly for the initial month following her unexpected presidential nomination without winning any votes.

Democrats and their supporters in the media celebrated being free of Joe Biden and gave her a lavish honeymoon period during which she distanced herself from her previously unpopular far-left agenda and tried to present herself as a candidate for all people.

It has boosted her chances but has been unfair to voters

However, on Thursday, Harris was finally put in a position to answer a few questions alongside her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

In the afternoon, CNN released a short clip to tease the interview with Dana Bash that would be aired that night; it was typical Harris.

When she was asked about her changing positions on various issues, especially energy policy, she gave confusing responses such as “Climate change is an urgent matter that requires us to set deadlines.” She also mentioned that her values have remained consistent.

During the actual interview, Bash’s first question focused on what Harris would do on her first day in office, to which she responded with general statements about the middle class and criticism of Donald Trump.

Despite the dodging and vague answers, Harris managed to navigate the interview without it becoming a disaster.

She showed that with a smart campaign strategy and favorable media coverage, she could successfully compete against Trump.

When asked about her support for “Bidenomics,” she deftly avoided the term and discussed specific policies of the administration.

Addressing immigration, a weak spot for her, she criticized Trump and pledged to sign a bipartisan immigration bill into law if elected president.

While Walz has his vulnerabilities, he presented himself well during the interview.

This strategy of scripted answers worked because of the friendly tone and approach by Bash during the interview.

She asked tough questions but did not press too hard when met with evasive answers.

She even closed the interview with soft questions about Harris’s niece and Walz’s son, indicating a focus on the candidates’ personal stories.

If Democrats want to run a campaign based on biographical and vibes, the media seems willing to support that narrative.

Although Harris made some errors during the interview, Republicans will need to effectively point out her weaknesses if they wish to challenge her as a candidate.