Oprah Winfrey built her career talking about other people’s trauma, and almost 40 years since her eponymous show first aired, it seems that she has found little reason to deviate from that formula. What America witnessed when Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with the world-famous host was an extended political ad with one purpose in mind: to humanize Kamala.
Determining whether the series of softball questions thinly disguised as political probing will move the electoral needle is a task best suited to those with a crystal ball. However, one thing is abundantly clear: This kind of interview seriously damages her credibility as a presidential candidate. The lack of substantive questioning is increasing doubts about her overall competence.
The Oprah Gambit
This was not an interview in any meaningful sense of the word. With guest appearances by Hollywood staples such as Ben Stiller, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lopez, and others, including guest spots by campaign surrogates, the scene seemed more like a DNC rehash. There were several hundred attendees at the Michigan event, but these were largely not citizens seeking to understand the depth – or lack thereof – of a potential president. Instead, they appeared to be Kamala’s fanbase, peppered with representatives from organizations such as Republicans for Harris, Swifties for Kamla, Black Women for Harris, White Dudes for Harris, Win with Black Men, White Women for Harris, and South Asians for Harris.
It has been 61 days since President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race and anointed his VP; in that time, she has yet to hold a press conference. […]
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