New York Times Endorses Kamala Harris, But One Issue Is Really Sticking In Its Craw
The New York Times on Monday heartily endorsed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president while repeating how unfit for office ex-President Donald Trump is.
But the newspaper had some harsh words for the vice president on her campaign strategy.
“Many voters have said they want more details about the vice president’s plans, as well as more unscripted encounters in which she explains her vision and policies,” the Times wrote. “They are right to ask. Given the stakes of this election, Ms. Harris may think that she is running a campaign designed to minimize the risks of an unforced error — answering journalists’ questions and offering greater policy detail could court controversy, after all — under the belief that being the only viable alternative to Mr. Trump may be enough to bring her to victory. That strategy may ultimately prove winning, but it’s a disservice to the American people and to her own record.”
Offsite Linkby Anonymous | reply 26 | October 1, 2024 3:12 AM
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“And leaving the public with a sense that she is being shielded from tough questions, as Mr. Biden has been, could backfire by undermining her core argument that a capable new generation stands ready to take the reins of power,” the outlet added.
Harris has sparingly given interviews since she emerged as the Democratic presidential nominee. It took her several weeks after that to sit down with CNN’s Dana Bash, and she had a rare press encounter with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle last week.
by Anonymous | reply 1 | September 30, 2024 10:55 PM
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You can still fuck off, NYT
by Anonymous | reply 2 | September 30, 2024 10:56 PM
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Good. It's fine to support someone and still hold them accountable. Unfortunately she's running on the basis of "I'm not Trump." Not a good long term strategy.
by Anonymous | reply 3 | September 30, 2024 10:58 PM
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Only needs to be a short-term strategy r3, and really it is a primary goal: never fucking vote for a useless rancid twat like Trump. Just don't.
by Anonymous | reply 5 | September 30, 2024 11:00 PM
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well, we'll see r6. By the way, she has an 82-page economic plan. Have you read it? Do you plan to? Do you actually give a shit about a "detailed plan" or like most people is it just a thing to be said without remotely meaning it?
by Anonymous | reply 8 | September 30, 2024 11:04 PM
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It's really not befitting the American media to be so pissy about a decidedly untraditional presidential candidate opting not to pursue a traditional campaign. Do they seriously think people are unaware that they're doing it solely to try & snag a "gotcha" moment? (See, e.g., Katie Couric destroying Sarah Palin by asking her about the Bush doctrine, which she'd clearly never heard of.)
When it is CONSTANTLY a news story that "Kamala hasn't given a formal interview," you know the ones doing the complaining are either MAGAts or butthurt members of the media.
by Anonymous | reply 9 | September 30, 2024 11:06 PM
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I am sick to death of hearing Kamala does not communicate enough about her plans. This, as opposed to the nothing plans tRump has beyond a desire to turn this fine country into a 3rd world hell hole.
by Anonymous | reply 10 | September 30, 2024 11:10 PM
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Is her plan just typing "small businesses are my passion" over and over again?
by Anonymous | reply 11 | September 30, 2024 11:14 PM
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Agree, R10. And we also know exactly what Dump, WILL, in fact do. Isn't knowing the damage he'll cause enough?
by Anonymous | reply 12 | September 30, 2024 11:14 PM
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You mean bring us a great economy again R12? I can afford to eat again?
by Anonymous | reply 13 | September 30, 2024 11:16 PM
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Mostly of course Trump will flail around, being offended, having stupid whims and grievances, fucking around and fucking up, and never coming up with any actual plan about anything. Oh, and golfing, lots and lots of golfing.
by Anonymous | reply 14 | September 30, 2024 11:16 PM
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Have you looked at all the days Biden spent on vacation?
by Anonymous | reply 15 | September 30, 2024 11:18 PM
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We endorse Kamala Harris. Why that's bad for Kamala Harris.
by Anonymous | reply 16 | September 30, 2024 11:18 PM
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You mean the Biden that actually passed a huge infrastructure bill, and didn't just have endless "infrastructure weeks"? That Biden?
by Anonymous | reply 17 | September 30, 2024 11:20 PM
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Sounds like that comment was inserted from the NYT asshole (Bret Stephens) who got his ass kicked on Bill Maher's show. Literally almost his very words on that show.
Remember, Bret Stephens - an opinion columnist for NYT - is a documented conservative.
by Anonymous | reply 18 | September 30, 2024 11:20 PM
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What are they expecting? Trump only gives softball interviews to NewsMax or Fox where they treat him like a child (nodding their heads and never calling him on anything). He also takes to weird radio podcasters to reach the low propensity incel voters.
Harris was great in that recent MSNBC interview about the economy. She was relaxed and very clear. I think people have unrealistic expectations about what they think she should be doing. She gets much more impact from doing rallies where she needs to win.
by Anonymous | reply 19 | September 30, 2024 11:21 PM
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Harris has given what? Two interviews and zero press conferences? Trump about a 100? Trump will talk with anyone. Friendly or not.
by Anonymous | reply 20 | September 30, 2024 11:22 PM
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Yes, Trump will blather nonsense at anybody at any time and in any setting. Yes, that is a thing that will happen. True.
by Anonymous | reply 21 | September 30, 2024 11:23 PM
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Why won't Kamala do more?
by Anonymous | reply 22 | September 30, 2024 11:24 PM
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New York Times Endorses Kamala Harris And Why This May Be Bad For Harris
by Anonymous | reply 23 | September 30, 2024 11:26 PM
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Isn't Kamala just copying Biden's plan with a few numbers altered?
by Anonymous | reply 25 | October 1, 2024 2:44 AM
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Don’t say much and you don’t make enemies. . As long as it works, I’m for it. But ultimately it’s not what a real leader would do. However as long as the election is about Trump, she should win. I think the country has Trump fatigue.
by Anonymous | reply 26 | October 1, 2024 3:12 AM
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