Fri Sep 20 12:02:28 UTC 2024: ## Kamala Harris Should Embrace Fox News, Not Shun It, Argues Mediaite Editor
**Despite facing consistent criticism from Fox News, particularly during opinion hours, Vice President Kamala Harris should engage with the network, argues Colby Hall, Founding Editor of Mediaite.com.**
Hall contends that while Harris’ media strategy has been effective so far, it relies too heavily on limited media appearances. With only seven weeks left until the election, he believes Harris should appear on Fox News to counter the negative portrayal she receives there and to reach a wider audience.
Hall highlights the disparity in media appearances between the Harris-Walz campaign and the Trump-Vance ticket. While Trump has flooded the media landscape, Harris has done minimal interviews and press avails. He argues that Harris’ limited visibility on Fox News allows for a caricature of her to form, and that direct engagement would allow her to showcase her policies and personality.
Hall suggests a primetime appearance on Fox News with hosts known for their fairness and journalistic credibility, such as Steve Doocy and Dana Perino. He believes such an event would demonstrate Harris’ confidence and help her reach a wider audience, particularly in crucial battleground states.
Hall’s opinion piece argues that while engaging with Fox News might be seen as venturing into “enemy territory,” it is a necessary step for Harris to connect with voters who rely on the network for their information and often view Democrats with skepticism.
He believes Harris can effectively counter these perceptions by presenting herself as a calm, patriotic, and unifying leader, and by explaining her policies in a way that addresses concerns and avoids appearing extreme.
“If she is confident in her ability to be the commander-in-chief and leader of the free world, she should be more than game to face even her harshest critics on Fox News,” Hall concludes.
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