Harris Defends Bringing Tim Walz to Her First TV Interview

TWO-FOR-ONE

The Democratic candidate is sitting down with CNN interviewer Dana Bash—and bringing her running mate along to speak too.

Washington Bureau Chief

Published Aug. 28 2024 6:37PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz walk down the steps from Air Force Two at Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah, Georgia. — Elizabeth Frantz

The Harris campaign is defending its decision to make the nominee’s long-awaited first media interview into a twofer with her running mate, Tim Walz, instead of doing a one-on-one.

Responding to questions from the Daily Beast, Harris campaign spokesman Kevin Munoz said Wednesday evening that the joint interview is in keeping...

Mary Ann Akers

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Harris Defends Bringing Tim Walz to Her First TV Interview

The Democratic candidate is sitting down with CNN interviewer Dana Bash—and bringing her running mate along to speak too.

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Mary Ann Akers