Speculation grows as Kamala Harris' first interview as candidate still unscheduled with September approaching
The clock is ticking for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Harris, who has not sat down for an interview or held a formal press conference since emerging as the Democratic presidential nominee last month, insisted on Aug. 9 that she wanted "to get an interview scheduled before the end of the month."
The calendar flips to September on Sunday and the Harris campaign has not announced that an interview has been scheduled.
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Politico Playbook, a favorite read for coastal elites who work in media and politics, dove into Harris’ "big interview decision" on Wednesday as her self-imposed deadline looms.
"Of course, ‘scheduled’ doesn’t mean the interview will happen by then. But with the Democratic nominee generally hitting all her marks since entering the race, her scripted, light-on-policy candidacy has become an issue. And questions about when, where and with whom Harris will finally sit down are dominating the inside conversation this week," Playbook reported.
"Harris campaign staff have been asking reporters who they think she should talk to," Playbook continued. "Behind the scenes, TV producers from big name anchors have been calling the campaign to pitch their talent as the person she has to do it with."
The report noted that "several sources" have said Harris has been mapping out a media strategy over the last several days and "some tensions" have popped up between campaign staffers and the vice president’s office.
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Playbook noted that Harris lacks a "deep history with the journalists now wooing her" for the coveted interview.
According to the report, Harris has told