Fox News contributor Joe Concha gives Dana Bash a D- for her interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her lack of pushback against Harris's dodging of questions. CNN's Dana Bash acknowledged Harris was dodging questions during the interview but defended her approach, saying that she "can't force somebody to answer a question."
Fox News contributor Joe Concha gave Dana Bash a D- for her interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her lack of pushback against Harris's dodging of questions.
During the interview, Harris insisted she had made her positions on fracking "clear," despite making complete reversals on far-left positions she held in 2019. Bash acknowledged Harris was dodging questions but defended her approach, saying that she "can't force somebody to answer a question."
Dana Bash and Kamala Harris's First Media Sit-Down: A Mixed Grade
Concha, however, argued that Bash should have been more aggressive in her questioning, especially given that Harris's changing positions on fracking could affect potential voters.
"Dana Bash gave Kamala Harris a softball interview," Concha said. "She didn't ask any tough questions and let Harris get away with dodging questions about her record on fracking."
Dana Bash and Kamala Harris's First Media Sit-Down: A Mixed Grade
Bash defended her approach, saying that she "tried to get more into the nitty-gritty and get the answer" but that Harris "wasn't willing to give a straight answer."
"I can't force somebody to answer a question," Bash said. "And I think it's important to remember that this was Harris's first official interview since becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. She was likely trying to be careful not to say anything that could hurt her campaign."
Dana Bash and Kamala Harris's First Media Sit-Down: A Mixed Grade
Concha, however, argued that Bash should have been more aggressive in her questioning, especially given the importance of the issue of fracking.
"Fracking is a major issue for many voters," Concha said. "And Harris's changing positions on the issue could cost her votes in the general election."
Dana Bash and Kamala Harris's First Media Sit-Down: A Mixed Grade
Overall, Concha gave Bash a D- for her interview with Harris, saying that she "let Harris get away with dodging questions and didn't ask any tough questions." Bash, however, defended her approach, saying that she "tried to get more into the nitty-gritty and get the answer" but that Harris "wasn't willing to give a straight answer."
