Tim Walz is criticized by David Axelrod for avoiding TV interviews: "It's perplexing"
Obama's former adviser expressed bewilderment.
David Axelrod, a former Obama adviser, criticized Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick Tim Walz for avoiding TV interviews, stating that he was "puzzled" by the decision, which put Walz at a disadvantage during the debate.
CNN host Jake Tapper questioned the senior political commentator about the sudden disappearance of Walz from television during the campaign.
Axelrod stated that he was perplexed by the lack of visibility of both the presidential and vice presidential candidates on television since their nomination, as this is how people become familiar with them. He added that they had not spent much time with either of them prior to this point.
He was campaigning for vice president before becoming the nominee, he stated.
Axelrod concluded that Walz put himself at a disadvantage.
"Waltz not having done this may pose a problem, as sitting with the media is good preparation for debates and helps with batting practice for these events. Waltz has not been doing it, which is bewildering."
Harris has faced criticism for mostly avoiding the media. Specifically, during her 72 days as the official Democratic nominee, she has not held a single official press conference.
Recently, Harris has increased her interviews, responding to criticism for relying too heavily on scripted appearances. She has given radio interviews, conducted a solo sit-down with a Philadelphia TV station, spoken to MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle, and spent time with supporter Oprah Winfrey last month.
This report was contributed to by Gabriel Hayes, Brian Flood, and David Rutz of Planet Chronicle.
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