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calguy

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3. When you've got the momentum, and have taken the lead in many polls

Fri Aug 16, 2024, 04:06 PM

Aug 2024

You really do not need to suck up to the press to give you much needed media exposure, as trump has had to do the past few weeks.

She controls the narrative, not trump or the press.

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Brilliant strategy by Harris re: press conferences. [View all] edhopper Aug 2024 OP

I agree underpants Aug 2024 #1

1832 Cirsium Aug 2024 #13

Listening to the car radio today richdj25 Aug 2024 #33

Don't give any interviews... returnee Aug 2024 #2

THISSSS!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2024 #28

When you've got the momentum, and have taken the lead in many polls calguy Aug 2024 #3

Word! BaronChocula Aug 2024 #14

Momentum can stall pretty quickly in politics. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #15

You can also change newdayneeded Aug 2024 #17

Sure but there's already evidence Harris polling bump might be stagnating a bit. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #19

Fuck them is right!! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2024 #29

trDUMP is hoodwinking the media. He says he will have a press conference. magicarpet Aug 2024 #40

Then Harris needs to too. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #42

Not only those valid points newdeal2 Aug 2024 #4

I feel like she improves cilla4progress Aug 2024 #5

Do it your way Kamala. The media is not to be oasis Aug 2024 #6

The media gave Trump over an hour of free air time for his bullshit "press conference" where he didn't answer questions. SunSeeker Aug 2024 #21

It's unfortunately true and they will hammer you if they don't get that access. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #25

A smart thing about this is she leaves the media looking for something to cover Jarqui Aug 2024 #7

I liked her answer when asked about press conferences- DUgosh Aug 2024 #8

Love her strategy. Taking control of the narrative. n/t iluvtennis Aug 2024 #9

i agree too also. AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 #10

I love that Joe gave the press a big FU on the way they report Biden successes. dem4decades Aug 2024 #11

Joe's FU to the media didn't help him. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #24

She has to dictate the terms, she can't let them. dem4decades Aug 2024 #37

No, she shouldn't hold one Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #43

Then don't complain when those same media hound her for weeks for not holding a press conference. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #47

You're falling for it... druidity33 Aug 2024 #49

I'm not falling for anything. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #54

maybe you're not remembering well? druidity33 Aug 2024 #55

You're not making any point. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #56

Just... have a wonderful evening. nt. druidity33 Aug 2024 #57

You too. Glad Harris isn't taking campaign advise from you. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #58

I'm trying to recall press conferences by presidential candidates onandup Aug 2024 #12

They're not common like speeches. But they happen. Self Esteem Aug 2024 #22

Kamala Is In Control Of The Narrative Baron2024 Aug 2024 #16

It's like a "rule" for "power breakfasting" DinahMoeHum Aug 2024 #18

Remember, Trump went over a year without a press briefing WHEN PRESIDENT. SunSeeker Aug 2024 #20

Yup, very skilled. republianmushroom Aug 2024 #23

I am very happy with the Harris-Walz campaign roll out LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #26

100% agree with Kamala's strategy... she's got this!! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2024 #27

In 1968, Nixon gave faux press conferences scripted by Roger Ailes. John1956PA Aug 2024 #30

he was corrupt but smart AlexSFCA Aug 2024 #46

Good point here on the Bulwark podcast misanthrope Aug 2024 #31

Her strategy is great PennRalphie Aug 2024 #32

every time she engages the press they want a sound-bite response agingdem Aug 2024 #34

Definitely a smart strategy peggysue2 Aug 2024 #35

Whining for an in depth interview after 24 days is idiocy! pat_k Aug 2024 #36

Media Meets Speaks2 Aug 2024 #38

No Sinclair, though Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #44

Seems to really be working well for her campaign. Torchlight Aug 2024 #39

Whatcha got? geo1 Aug 2024 #41

perfect strategy. Most journalism is a joke these days anyways . AlexSFCA Aug 2024 #45

eventually the press corps will get pissed and turn on her... WarGamer Aug 2024 #48

She owes them NOTHING DemonGoddess Aug 2024 #50

She is smart. We need more smart. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #51

Smart... Dem4life1970 Aug 2024 #52

I started breathing easier when she hired Plouffe. Hamlette Aug 2024 #53