The much-anticipated first TV interview of Kamala Harris’ campaign has wrapped, with CNN revealing in a teaser clip that she was challenged by Dana Bash on her policy flip-flops.
The full interview, recorded in Savannah, Georgia, at lunchtime on Thursday, was airing at 9 p.m. EST.
In a short snippet aired Thursday afternoon, however, Harris was shown explaining why she’s changed her stance on certain policy issues. Harris said that her values haven’t shifted over the years, but sometimes her policy beliefs have shifted as she’s gotten more perspective on issues.
The Democratic nominee also revealed that she would name a Republican to serve in her Cabinet if elected, though she stopped short of naming a potential candidate—at least in the clip released by CNN.
Harris was accompanied by her running mate, Tim Walz, for the interview, which was filmed at a Black-owned restaurant called Kim’s Cafe.
The sit down is sure to be intensely scrutinized by the media and Republicans, who’ve attacked Harris’ lack of formal press appearances as a sign of weakness since she took over the Democratic ticket last month.
Harris hasn’t been totally silent on the campaign trail, however. Instead of speaking with traditional media, she’s opted to do interviews with social media content creators.
Republicans also gone after Harris for bringing Walz along for her first interview. Her campaign defended that decision on Wednesday night, with the spokesperson Kevin Munoz telling the Daily Beast that a joint interview is in keeping with tradition.
“For at least 20 years, every ticket, Republican and Democrat, sat for a joint interview,” he said.
Campaign aides said Harris would begin solo interviews soon but gave no indication on when those solo appearances may occur.
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