Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy discusses how Republicans should campaign as Vice President Kamala Harris avoids media interviews. Trump's campaign plans to counter-program during the Democratic National Convention.
Key Points
Trump's campaign plans to have key people in battleground states to counterprogram
Advisers aiming to persuade Trump to focus on policy issues rather than personal attacks
Trump is expected to highlight economic arguments against Harris in upcoming campaign events
Pros
Trump campaign strategizing to counter-program during the Democratic National Convention
Focus on branding Kamala Harris as ultra-liberal and spotlighting her stance on key issues
Cons
Potential negative impact of focusing on personalities rather than policies
Risk of alienating voters with aggressive campaign tactics