AP – American Conservative Movement https://americanconservativemovement.com American exceptionalism isn't dead. It just needs to be embraced. Sat, 10 Aug 2024 18:19:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://americanconservativemovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-America-First-Favicon-32x32.png AP – American Conservative Movement https://americanconservativemovement.com 32 32 135597105 AP Tries to Gaslight Voters Into Thinking It’s Okay for Kamala Harris to Dodge the Press https://americanconservativemovement.com/ap-tries-to-gaslight-voters-into-thinking-its-okay-for-kamala-harris-to-dodge-the-press/ https://americanconservativemovement.com/ap-tries-to-gaslight-voters-into-thinking-its-okay-for-kamala-harris-to-dodge-the-press/#respond Sat, 10 Aug 2024 18:19:06 +0000 https://americanconservativemovement.com/?p=210341 (Discern Report)—The Associated Press has sparked controversy by suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris may not need to engage with the press as extensively as traditionally expected. In a recent article, the AP questioned the necessity of sit-down interviews for presidential candidates, noting that the landscape of media interaction has shifted significantly.

Harris, who has yet to hold a press conference or participate in an interview since becoming the Democratic nominee, indicated on Thursday that she plans to schedule a sit-down interview before the end of the month. This announcement came after former President Trump criticized her for avoiding media interactions during a lengthy press conference.

The AP’s report emphasized that the dynamics of media interactions with politicians have changed, suggesting that the traditional role of journalists as gatekeepers to presidential candidates is fading. The article quoted GOP strategist Kevin Madden, who highlighted the modern political strategy of controlling the message, which often involves avoiding situations where candidates do not have control over the narrative.

Critics have expressed concern over the AP’s stance, arguing that it undermines the role of journalists in holding politicians accountable. The article has stirred debate on social media platforms, with some commentators accusing the AP of protecting Harris from scrutiny and others questioning the integrity of the media organization.

The AP did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the matter.

Harris’s approach to media interactions has been under increased scrutiny since she became the Democratic nominee. While she has enjoyed positive media coverage, there is growing criticism over her limited engagement with reporters, particularly in comparison to the more open approach of her opponents, including Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance.

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