'60 Minutes': Norah O'Donnell Taking Flak for Kamala Harris Question
10/27/2020 07:57 pm EDT
Ignoring Race
Many viewers thought that O'Donnell was trying to dodge a discussion about race and cultural background in order to stay on the hot-button topic of "socialism." They sympathized with Harris for her apparently nervous reaction to that question.
'GOP Framing'
Many also criticized O'Donnell for asking questions through the lense of Republican talking points, here and elsewhere throughout the interview. They noted that President Donald Trump has frequently been caught lying outright over the last four years, so treating his claims about Harris or Biden with any legitimacy is misleading at best.
Not So Bad
Some criticized both O'Donnell and Harris for treating the idea of socialism as "laughable." Many pointed out the government social programs that have helped the U.S. over the last century, and those that have flourished in other parts of the world.
Voters
Similarly, politically engaged Americans who do support social programs and progressive policies said that O'Donnell is far behind the times with this question, and that it threatens to cloud her coverage and understanding of the election.
Record
Some argued that O'Donnell's question would have been better if it had targeted Harris' fraught history with progressive policies. They worried about how often Harris' position has changed in a short amount of time, not the most extreme position she has landed on in that time.
Out of Her Element
Many sympathized with Harris' laugh based on the awkward turn in O'Donnell's questioning. They thought that O'Donnell seemed too eager to stay on a subject that they felt had been covered adequately.
Offended
Finally, even assuming O'Donnell was intent on staying on the subject of socialism, some argued that her maneuvering of the conversation in this case crossed a line into being offensive.
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