Politics
Harris Campaign Forced To Make Desperate Move Suggesting Trump Has Commanding Lead
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her debut on Fox News, sitting down with Bret Baier for an interview scheduled for October 16 on “Special Report.” This marks her first formal interview with the network. Many political observers suggest this could signal a desperate attempt by the Harris campaign to counter the growing momentum of former President Donald Trump, who appears to have a lead heading into the final stretch of the 2024 race.
For months, Harris has avoided tough questions and interviews from outlets perceived as critical of her administration. Instead, she has gravitated toward more friendly platforms, including recent appearances on “The View,” Stephen Colbert, and Howard Stern. However, the decision to step into the lion’s den of Fox News is being interpreted as a signal that internal polling might be showing serious trouble for her campaign.
Wednesday— I’ll have an exclusive interview with Vice President Harris on #SpecialReport. pic.twitter.com/Ry63iNH4fW
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) October 14, 2024
Political commentator Ari Hoffman highlighted the gravity of this shift on social media, writing, “If Kamala Harris is finally agreeing to a Fox News interview, then her internal polling must be disastrous.” The urgency behind the Harris camp’s media strategy suggests they may be attempting to reset the narrative or reach voters they’ve previously neglected.
If Kamala Harris is finally agreeing to a Fox news interview, then her internal polling must be disastrous
She will be interviewed by Bret Baier on Special Report Wednesday Oct 16
— Ari Hoffman 🎗 (@thehoffather) October 14, 2024
“Imagine what Kamala’s internals show if she suddenly wants to do a Fox News interview,” wrote Charlie Kirk.
Imagine what Kamala’s internals show if she suddenly wants to do a Fox News interview.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) October 14, 2024
Harris’s interview comes at a critical time, especially after her recent media tour received mixed reviews. Her appearance on “60 Minutes,” for example, was marred by controversy when the network aired two different responses to the same question regarding U.S. policy on Israel. Critics pounced on this inconsistency, accusing Harris of lacking clear direction on key issues. Now, with Fox News viewers typically less favorable to her, the interview presents both an opportunity and a significant risk.
It’s worth noting that Pennsylvania, the location from which Baier will anchor “Special Report” for this interview, remains a key battleground state. Both Trump and Harris have been fighting for every inch of political ground in states like Pennsylvania, which could ultimately determine the outcome of the election. Baier has served as the moderator for numerous Republican presidential primary debates and town halls. The decision to engage with Fox News viewers could be Harris’s attempt to soften her image among a more conservative audience, but the results remain to be seen. What is clear, however, is that her campaign appears to be feeling the pressure as Trump’s commanding lead becomes harder to ignore.
Both Harris and former President Donald Trump are staging competing events in Pennsylvania this week as they intensify their outreach to voters with the election just weeks away. The two are set to appear in separate town halls. Trump, aiming to recapture the support of female voters, will participate in a Fox News-hosted town hall focusing on women’s issues, scheduled to be pre-taped and aired on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Harris will also engage in a town hall, though at a different venue, continuing her campaign’s efforts to consolidate Democratic support.