CNN host Michael Smerconish threw chilly water on Democrats’ enthusiasm for his or her “nearly invisible” nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, warning that she isn’t “indestructible” and can ultimately be “held accountable” for her record and policy positions.
Smerconish took purpose at Harris on Saturday for refusing to subject herself to tough questioning from reporters about what she would do as president since she was handed the nomination final month.
“Kamala Harris will not be indestructible,” the previous Republican and discuss radio host mentioned on his weekend CNN program Saturday, including that the vp was getting a “free trip.”
“She has served as an undistinguished, nearly invisible vice president.”
Smerconish famous that “there seems no accomplishment she will level to for her most vital duty, addressing the origin of the border disaster.”
His feedback had been reported by the news site Mediaite.
“So far, Harris has had a free trip,” Smerconish mentioned. “She hasn’t given any media interviews, hasn’t confronted voter questioning.”
The host famous that Harris pledged to offer an interview with the press by the top of the month, including: “She mentioned that on August the eighth!”
Smerconish known as out Harris for reversing her positions on a number of points, together with “well being care, fracking, weed and the loss of life penalty.”
He additionally mentioned Harris would quickly have to reply for an financial agenda that has thus far been met with “combined opinions.”
“Eventually, she’s going to be held accountable and face stress that she has so far largely averted,” Smerconish mentioned.
Smerconish additionally known as for higher scrutiny of Harris’ operating mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who might prove “to have as many warts as [Ohio Sen.] JD Vance.”
He cited a latest CNN report that discovered that Walz’s 2006 marketing campaign for a congressional seat made false statements about particulars of his 1995 arrest for drunk and reckless driving.
The Publish has sought remark from the Harris-Walz marketing campaign.
