Hello, folks; let’s delve into some recent developments that have sparked a significant amount of discussion.
Late in June, following Joe Biden’s less-than-stellar presidential debate performance, Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Nevada for a Biden-Harris campaign rally. The tension, however, didn’t start on the stage; it began behind the scenes, where things took a rather peculiar and slightly alarming turn before the rally had even started.
A couple of reporters, one from a prominent national publication and another from a local Las Vegas newspaper, conveyed an interesting experience. They found that they were being shadowed by campaign staff during their interviews. And it was far from innocent curiosity – if an attendee voiced negative feelings about Joe Biden, the staff member would interfere and abruptly conclude the interview.
A noteworthy incident involved a reporter from the local Las Vegas newspaper, who reported that an individual she was interviewing seemed uneasy due to the presence of a Biden-Harris staffer. The potential for someone to be dissuaded from expressing their genuine opinions in such a situation is indeed unsettling.
This leads us to wonder, who authorized the media surveillance? It seemed to be an organized operation, suggesting that it was approved by someone high up the chain.
Moving forward, it appears that this wasn’t just a one-off occurrence. At a recent Kamala for President campaign rally in Pennsylvania, a familiar pattern appeared to resurface. A reporter from a major news service noticed staff members attempting to prevent reporters from interviewing attendees, confining them to a designated “press pen.”
Troubling Incident at Kamala Harris PA Rally Raises Concerns About That Whole ‘Saving Democracy’ Thing – RedState
Kamala must have something to hide if she’s blocking journalists from reporting facts. https://t.co/9sEVjN4gE0
— Reel Lady 🇺🇸 (@Cbaxter214) July 30, 2024
He shared on social media: “Harris’ campaign is preventing reporters from interacting with voters outside the press pen…” This certainly didn’t go unnoticed.
Why would the Harris camp block reporters from talking to voters? Suppression of the press is a slippery slope to learn totalitarianism. https://t.co/7NUvMun1h1
— Lynn Owen Ault II (@LynnOAult) July 30, 2024
These instances have sparked discussions about Harris’ media avoidance strategy and how it could make Biden’s 2020 campaign strategy look completely transparent in contrast. It’s not just spectators making these comments, there’s also a social media post from a journalist that reads: “If you thought Biden’s strategy in 2020 was impressive, just wait until you see what the Harris campaign will unveil over the next 100 days.”
If you thought Biden’s basement strategy in 2020 was impressive, just wait until you see the masterpiece the Harris campaign is about to produce over the next 100 days. https://t.co/EeqTTXGtZE
— a newsman (@a_newsman) July 29, 2024
The important question is whether these tactics will persist, possibly leading to an outright revolt among the media covering Kamala’s travels. Personally, I’m not optimistic, particularly considering the left-wing media’s apparent support for her. However, unpredictability is par for the course in politics. We’ve witnessed a number of surprises over the past few weeks, so let’s see what unfolds.
These occurrences only solidify the arguments of those who suggest that the potential Democratic presidential nominee for 2024 doesn’t fully champion free speech and press freedom. The question isn’t about the validity of these claims – they carry substantial weight.
