Kamala Harris' Interview with Black Journalists: Lacking Specificity

CNN's Abby Phillip criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' interview with Black journalists, highlighting a lack of specifics and understandable answers in her responses.

CNN's Abby Phillip has expressed concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris' interview with Black journalists, emphasizing a lack of specific and readily comprehensible answers to questions posed by the journalists.

During her segment on Tuesday, Phillip analyzed Harris' interview, which touched upon various policies and issues. Phillip specifically highlighted Harris' response to a question about whether voters were better off compared to four years ago.

Kamala Harris' Interview with Black Journalists: Lacking Specificity

Harris' response focused on the challenges faced by the Biden administration upon taking office, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the January 6th attack on the Capitol. She mentioned the creation of new jobs and the reduction in Black unemployment rates.

Phillip argued that Harris' answer should have been more concise and understandable, providing a quick summary of her accomplishments without delving into lengthy explanations. She suggested that Harris' response lacked the necessary clarity and succinctness to adequately address the question.

Kamala Harris' Interview with Black Journalists: Lacking Specificity

CNN political commentator Ashley Allison concurred with Phillip's assessment, expressing a desire for Harris to have elaborated on her plans for the future rather than focusing solely on the past.

Scott Jennings, another CNN political commentator, emphasized the importance of answering questions directly and criticized Harris for evading specific policy questions both in the interview and during previous debates.

Kamala Harris' Interview with Black Journalists: Lacking Specificity

Kara Swisher, a podcast host, acknowledged that Harris needed to find a balance between providing specifics and maintaining a sense of vagueness. She suggested that Harris could offer general outlines of her policies while avoiding overly detailed responses.

Colman Hughes, a CNN political analyst, opined that Harris' vague approach had been beneficial for her, allowing her to avoid making headlines and maintain a presidential demeanor. He noted that Harris could face difficulties when providing extemporaneous answers due to her tendency to make gaffes.

Following the interview, Politico reported that Harris adhered strictly to a script, evading questions about significant issues and failing to provide substantial new information.

Harris' interview with Black journalists has sparked discussions about her communication style and her ability to effectively engage with the public. The criticism highlights the importance of providing clear and specific answers to questions, particularly on issues of importance to voters.