Veteran Democratic strategist Doug Sosnick acknowledged in an interview with Tara Palmeri on Wednesday that the media's bias in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris stems from a deep-rooted hostility toward former President Donald Trump.
The upcoming election season will put unprecedented pressure on candidates in a pivotal political arena where every move is scrutinized, and Democratic strategists acknowledged that the media could play a key role in this dynamic, particularly in how certain candidates are treated.
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Sosnick pointed to media bias to counter Trump's influence. “She will benefit greatly from the press because they want Trump to lose. In Biden's case, they attacked him because they thought he was dishonest, the White House was dishonest to the press about his condition and that Biden damaged his reputation,” Sosnick said. said Palmeri.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 6: US Vice President and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appear onstage together. (Photo by Andrew Harnick/Getty Images)
“The media is going to be very willing to cover her because they don't want Trump to win. They're going to take advantage of that, and I think they should. But back to Tim Walz, what does he bring to this slate?” (Related story: 'Embarrassing': CNN guest slams Harris campaign for 'setback' on Waltz's record, infuriates former Hillary adviser)
The discussion also turned to the role of a running mate in enhancing a candidate's appeal: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, was selected as Harris' running mate and was praised for his ability to connect with key voters and counter opponents effectively.
“I think he's a good candidate. First of all, I think he can bring out the best in her. And she's obviously comfortable with him, which is no small thing. I've seen these forced marriages,” Sosnick said.
