Anderson Cooper criticizes Kamala Harris for doing her first interview with her running mate, Tim Walz, instead of solo, as it reduces the time for direct questions from reporters. Democratic strategist Paul Begala defends the joint interview, citing synergy between Harris and Walz and Dana Bash's tough interviewing style.
Key Points
Kamala Harris chose to do her first interview with her running mate, Tim Walz
Anderson Cooper criticized the decision, citing reduced time for direct questions
Democratic strategist Paul Begala defended the joint interview, mentioning voter perception and strong synergy
Pros
Strong synergy between Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Dana Bash is known for being a tough interviewer
Cons
Reduces the time for direct questions from reporters