Kamala 2.0's challenge: Enhancing media presence beyond friendly hosts.

Kamala Harris's positive press coverage for over a month transformed a lost cause for the Democrats into a tight race.

But does she have a second act?

Kamala 2.0, facing continuous criticism from Donald Trump and the Republicans, is adopting a cautious approach to her campaign, similar to a basketball team protecting a lead and conserving energy.

If Harris fails to secure a lead in the three "blue wall" midwestern states, she may not be able to win the presidency, and Trump could regain the White House.

In Michigan, Harris leads by 0.7 percent, which is a statistical tie, according to the Real Clear Politics average.

On Sunday's "Media Buzz," Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell stated that her state was uncertain and could potentially swing either way.

"According to Dingell, the vice president has expressed concerns about union workers, stating that many men, including African-American young men, have expressed frustration with the Democrats for taking them for granted."

In 2016, when the lawmaker predicted that Trump would win Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, she remembers how everyone became angry with her.

The issue for Harris is that she lacks knowledge on how to generate news. With only 30 days remaining, many voters feel they do not know her well enough or understand her policies, as she replaced Joe Biden. As a result, she is reusing parts of her campaign speech and repeating the same anecdotes almost verbatim.

To break out of the news cycle dominated by Trump, a presidential candidate must present a new proposal or a few fresh lines.

What is on this week's agenda? Kamala will have a conversation with Howard Stern, who is known for his opposition to Donald Trump; "The View," where the hosts are known for their dislike of Trump; and Stephen Colbert, who has hosted fundraisers for Joe Biden in the past.

She has also conversed with Alex Cooper, the host of the podcast "Call Your Daddy," which focuses on sexual matters.

These sessions are intended to be friendly, similar to the conversation with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle, who concurred with Harris and declared Trump a threat to democracy.

Trump declined an invitation to sit for a "60 Minutes" interview, while Harris also sat for one.

In our current media landscape, it is not uncommon for candidates to reveal their softer side through unconventional means. The idea of candidates sharing personal information through unorthodox outlets has become more accepted, as seen in the case of candidate Bill Clinton answering the "boxers or briefs" question on MTV.

In response to Sarah Huckabee Sanders' statement that her kids keep her humble and the VP doesn't have anyone to keep her humble on "Call Your Daddy," Harris was quite thoughtful.

The governor reflected on the diversity of families, whether related by blood or love, and her own close bond with her stepchildren. She added that times have changed and it's no longer appropriate to make light of sensitive topics like tampons in a political setting.

Politico reports that some of Kamala Harris's staffers and democratic operatives are becoming increasingly worried about her campaign schedule, which is lighter than Donald Trump's, and she is avoiding unscripted interactions with voters and the press almost entirely.

The vice president has spent more than a third of their days on meetings and briefings, with no public events.

Politico characterizes the ongoing early voting as a "risk-averse approach" to the race.

Peggy Noonan, a Wall Street Journal columnist who strongly opposes Trump's re-election, criticizes Kamala Harris with considerable intensity.

Her political stance is not fully formed, including her positions, red lines, goals, and non-negotiables.

What is her primary objective? Is it to repair the nation, stabilize an unstable country, or relaunch?

"Her campaign has relied heavily on the mood, vibe, and image, rather than demonstrating a clear intellectual understanding."

And vibes can only take you so far.

The VP has certain duties, and spent two days visiting hurricane victims and relief workers in North Carolina and Georgia, which also happens to be good politics. Additionally, she met with Volodomyr Zelenskyy.

Harris attended a fundraiser over the weekend, but why bother? Her campaign has already received $400 million in funding, and she is outspending Trump 2-½ to 1 on ads. She doesn't need any more money, and she doesn't make news at these fundraisers, which are off camera. A winning message is crucial, but it must be paired with a strong ground game.

Politico Playbook is upset with the media strategy employed by Kamala Harris and her team.

In order to keep the campaign afloat, Kamala must constantly be on the offensive, introducing new ideas, taking risks, and setting the agenda. In today's media landscape, there is an endless demand for content. Either provide a meal or become the main course.

"Trump's political superpower is capturing attention through his outrageous statements, even when he doesn't have a significant moment."

Winning the election is still possible for Harris, despite facing challenges such as overhauling the Biden campaign and selecting a running mate while the campaign was in full swing.

The Harris camp allowed Tim Walz to appear on "Planet Chronicle Sunday" after losing the debate to JD Vance, in an effort to mitigate the damage.

In the interview, Walz was more forceful than he had been in the CBS debate. While Bream repeatedly pressed him on late-term abortions, Walz's Minnesota record and history of falsehoods and exaggerations, he ducked certain questions. An interview format is better suited to him than friendly exchanges with his opponent.

Jimmy Kimmel is Walz's next stop, a man known for his feuds with Trump.