US Election : Harris and Walz to Give First Major Television Interview of Their Presidential Campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will participate in their first major TV interview with CNN’s Dana Bash during a bus tour in southeast Georgia. This interview gives Harris an opportunity to address criticisms about avoiding unscripted settings and to define her campaign ahead of a debate with Donald Trump on September 10. However, the interview carries risks as Harris works to build momentum following Joe Biden’s exit from the race.

Harris and Walz, relatively unknown compared to Trump and Biden, are campaigning in Georgia, a key battleground state. The interview and bus tour aim to connect with voters in GOP-leaning areas. Harris’ campaign is focused on reaching communities that don’t typically see candidates and creating viral moments to engage voters.