Former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod said Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris had a “mixed night” in a town hall with CNN.
Axelrod said Harris successfully prepared to present her opponent, Republican candidate Donald Trump, as a threat to democracy following the resignation of her former chief of staff. said new york times atlantic ocean He is said to have had “fascist” tendencies and admired former Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. CNN’s political commentator said the vice president also delved into word salad on important issues about Israel and immigration, which he called a missed opportunity.
“Look, I think it was a complicated night. I think she came out of the gate very strong, and she clearly came with a purpose. In this latest chapter, which includes John Kerry’s Hitler story, , which they want to focus on, generally represents anti-democratic behavior and intimidation. And she was clearly well prepared for that. She’s been very strong because she’s been advocating for abortion rights because she’s passionate about it. She’s clinical about some of these economic issues and helping people in long-term care for the elderly and in Sandwich. It was excellent. [generations]” Axelrod began.
“She did one thing at the end that I thought was really important. When she doesn’t want to answer a question, it’s her habit to keep going, like in Salad City, and with some answers, I did. One was about Israel, Anderson. [Cooper] asked a direct question: Do you think you are stronger against Israel than Trump? There was a seven-minute response, but it had nothing to do with the question he was asking. She didn’t acknowledge any concerns about any of the government’s policies, including questions about immigration, so I thought it was a missed opportunity. , that’s wrong. ”
Axelrod said Harris also did not personally speak to the Town Hall attendees during questioning and was unable to “empathize” with them. (Related: David Axelrod says Harris’ answer to question about whether she would behave differently than Biden was “extremely poor”)
At a town hall, Harris told CNN host Anderson Cooper that Trump had said Hitler “did some good things” and that he wanted more people like the general, former John Kerry. In response to reports, his chief of staff said he believes Trump is a “fascist.” Nazi dictator. The Trump camp is rejected Suspicion.
“You quoted General Milley calling Trump a fascist. You yourself have never used that word to describe him. Let me ask you tonight, do you think Donald Trump is a fascist? ?” asked Cooper.
“Yes, I am,” Harris said without hesitation. “And I believe those who know him best should be trusted in this matter.”
The Vice President further tried The aim is to distance itself from President Joe Biden by promising a “new generation of leadership.” She also dodged a question about illegal immigration, saying all that was needed was “fixing the problem” and that President Trump “did nothing” to resolve the U.S.-Mexico border.
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