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Kamala Harris Discusses Democratic Policy on '60 Minutes'
Above: VP Kamala Harris stepping off Air Force Two at La Guardia International Airport in New York on Oct. 7, 2024 Image copyright: Timothy A. Clary/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Facts
In an interview aired Monday on CBS News' "60 Minutes," US Vice Pres. and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris faced questions about the Biden administration's policies regarding the economy, immigration, the Russia-Ukraine war, and relations with Israel.
Harris defended the administration's approach to curtailing illegal immigration, citing a decrease in illegal border crossings since Pres. Joe Biden tightened restrictions on asylum seekers. She also reiterated the need for Congressional action on the matter.
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Harris nailed this interview by confidently explaining what her administration will do to make lives better for all Americans in the years ahead. She rightly pointed out that the administration is doing what it can to limit illegal immigration, but the executive branch needs Congress' help. While Trump was sitting this one out, Harris has reinforced her message of strength and commitment to the American people.
Republican narrative
This is the beginning of the end for Harris' campaign. The "60 Minutes" interview wasn't her usual friendly venue, and she flopped under tough questioning. She failed to speak on issues of substance, or offer practical solutions. The more Americans are seeing Harris, the more they're realizing she's not ready for the job of president and her term would just be a continuation of the failed Biden administration.