CNN contributor Scott Jennings criticized Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Tuesday night, stating that her decision to bring Minnesota Governor Tim Walz along for her first campaign interview since becoming the nominee “shows an extreme lack of confidence.” Jennings referred to Walz as an “emotional support” figure for Harris during the upcoming interview.
Jennings expressed his concerns on social media, writing, “Weak sauce for Kamala Harris to demand an emotional support animal for her first interview. Shows an extreme lack of confidence for Thursday night event on @cnn,” alongside a clip of his discussion with CNN host Anderson Cooper.
Weak sauce for Kamala Harris to demand an emotional support animal for her first interview. Shows an extreme lack of confidence for Thursday night event on @cnn pic.twitter.com/ZrjGF2nNLz
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) August 28, 2024
Cooper questioned the optics of Harris needing a running mate for the interview, suggesting that it raises questions about her ability to handle the event alone. “The line [is] now going to be, ‘Well, why isn’t she doing it by herself?’” Cooper remarked.
Jennings agreed, noting, “Yeah, I do think people are going to bring that up. I have