Allies of Vice President Kamala Harris are reportedly urging her to limit her interactions with the media.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Harris’s supporters believe that maintaining a low profile could help sustain the momentum she has gained since President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election.
Harris, now the Democratic Party’s candidate for the presidency, has sparked renewed energy within the party. However, her allies are wary of anything that could jeopardize this, including lengthy media interviews.
So far, Harris has only committed to one debate and a single interview, with the latter yet to be scheduled. “I’m talking to my team,” Harris remarked when pressed about the pending interview, adding that she hopes to settle it before the end of the month.
Harris also expressed enthusiasm about her upcoming debate with former President Donald Trump, set for September 10. “I am looking forward to debating Donald Trump,” she said.
Beyond the media strategy, Harris’s campaign is also shaping her economic agenda, an area where her team is working to differentiate her from the unpopular Biden administration while maintaining core policies.
Harris’s economic advisors are crafting a policy framework aimed at making housing more affordable, lowering costs for families, and taking on corporate excess—all while avoiding detailed proposals that could open her up to criticism.
Despite some calls for a more detailed agenda, Harris’s team is keeping things vague.
Some Democrats worry that releasing a detailed policy plan too soon could provide ammunition for Republicans and even members of her own party to criticize her.
Harris’s campaign remains focused on managing her public image carefully, aware that any misstep could derail the momentum she has built.