What the American individuals have to see in Harris’ first interview as a presidential candidate

That is an tailored excerpt from the Aug. 25 episode of “Alex Witt Experiences.”

This week, Vice President Kamala Harris is anticipated to sit down down for her first interview as a presidential candidate. Since getting into the race, Harris has been criticized for her lack of interviews and press conferences. Earlier this month, she promised to sit down down for an interview by the end of August. With lower than per week to go, NBC News is now reporting Harris and her operating mate, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, will participate in a joint interview within the coming days, although it’s unclear with whom or exactly when that can occur.

This primary interview is critically vital for the Harris marketing campaign. It might assist sustain the incredible momentum she’s built since getting into the race. It’s additionally a vital second for the nation. Republicans and Democrats alike have to see Harris engaged in an interview with a sober, critical reporter. She must be requested powerful questions and supply solutions to the American individuals — on the file.

Have any of her coverage positions shifted since she ran for president in 2019? If that’s the case, why did these shifts happen? I’m positive she’ll get pressed on her position inside the Biden-Harris administration on hot-button points like immigration and the border. She could even get questions on international coverage and the Afghanistan withdrawal.

However, in some methods, it’s extra about how the vice chairman solutions these questions than the precise solutions themselves. There’ll doubtless be some uncomfortable moments for Harris, but it surely’s these moments which might be a very powerful. The American individuals have to see how she handles being requested powerful questions and the way she reacts beneath strain.

The Trump marketing campaign’s first attack ad against Harris included an change between the vice president and NBC News’ Lester Holt during a 2021 interview. When Harris was requested by Holt why she had not visited the border as vice chairman she quipped again that she had additionally not been to Europe.

Is that the Harris we’ll see this week — defensive beneath strain? Or will we see the power and directness she’s displayed over the past 4 weeks?

This text was initially printed on MSNBC.com