Harris campaign manager avoids answering press conference question amid VP's 33-day absence.
Julie Chávez Rodríguez hurriedly fled when confronted by Planet Chronicle Digital.
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign manager evaded questions about whether the Democratic presidential candidate would hold a press conference, as her campaign has been ongoing for a month.
On Thursday at the DNC in Chicago, Julie Chávez Rodríguez, the campaign manager, evaded questions from Planet Chronicle Digital and hastily left when asked about Harris's press conference, which she has been avoiding.
Will Kamala hold a press conference? Planet Chronicle Digital queried Chávez Rodríguez, the granddaughter of labor activist Cesar Chavez.
Was Kamala asked about doing a press conference four times?
Rodriguez hurried towards an open door without answering any questions.
Harris has not held a press conference or given a news interview since officially announcing her campaign on July 21, following President Biden's decision to drop out and endorse her as his successor.
In 74 days, the presidential election will take place, and Harris has yet to reveal whether she will hold a press conference. However, early voting begins in just 14 days, leaving only two weeks before some voters can cast their ballots without hearing Harris address challenging questions about her record and policy stances.
Despite recently releasing an economic agenda with a proposal for price controls in the food industry, Harris' campaign website still lacks any policy positions. No new policy prescriptions were introduced during the DNC this week.
Earlier this month, Harris stated that she wants to schedule a sit-down interview by the end of August, and a campaign spokesperson reiterated this on CNN last week, claiming that they would be doing a sit-down interview by the end of the month.
However, no such interviews have been announced.
The limited access to Harris during her presidential campaign may indicate what we can anticipate in terms of transparency from a Harris and Gov. Walz, D-Minn., administration.
The Trump campaign has seized on Harris' evasion of the media to highlight their differences, frequently hosting press conferences and fielding questions from reporters. They have also urged Harris to directly address the press.
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