Kamala Harris' Media Strategy: A Game of Risk and Reward

In the aftermath of her debate with Donald Trump, Kamala Harris' aides are slowly opening up more media engagement for her, amidst growing concerns from allies that she needs to be more accessible. However, they have no plans to fundamentally alter their strategy, which relies heavily on minimizing interactions with the media. This approach has been dubbed "risk-averse" and maximizes control but limits public access and opens Harris up to criticism that she has something to hide or can't handle unscripted questions. Polls and focus groups show that while many voters believed Harris bested Trump in the debate, undecided voters still need more information about her to support her. Trump, on the other hand, has given frequent interviews to conservative media, taken questions from mainstream outlets, and has a penchant for calling reporters directly and speaking on the record. Since the debate, Trump has been accused of spinning the outcome and has blamed the moderators for not allowing him to present his case effectively. Throughout the article, we see a pattern of contrast between Harris' media strategy and Trump's. Harris is portrayed as risk-averse and controlling, while Trump is seen as comfortable with taking more risks and engaging with the media.