ULTIMATE FACT CHECK: Kamala Harris' FIRST interview with CNN
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This episode of Fact Checking is a special edition dedicated to analyzing Kamala Harris's interview on CNN. The hosts delve into her economic plan, dubbed the "opportunity economy," which aims to support the middle class by lowering the cost of everyday goods, investing in small businesses, and providing support for families. They also examine her use of language, highlighting her tendency to use redundant phrases and engage in "word salad." The hosts then discuss her stance on fracking, noting her initial support for a ban and her subsequent change of heart. They also criticize her performance as "Bordersar," highlighting the record number of illegal border crossings during her tenure. The episode further explores concerns about Joe Biden's mental fitness for office, questioning his ability to serve another term and criticizing Kamala Harris's claims about his capacity to do so. The hosts also discuss the media's tendency to lie and cover up for Biden's shortcomings, arguing that they only shifted their opinion on his mental decline when they realized the lie wouldn't work. Finally, the hosts emphasize the importance of election integrity and announce their plans for a live stream of the 2024 election, promising to provide real-time data, investigative journalism, and a live electoral integrity map.
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Fact Checking Kamala Harris
This episode of Fact Checking is a special edition dedicated to analyzing Kamala Harris's interview on CNN, focusing on her economic plan, her use of language, her stance on fracking, and her performance as Vice President.
Joe Biden's Mental Fitness
The hosts discuss concerns about Joe Biden's mental fitness for office, questioning his ability to serve another term and criticizing Kamala Harris's claims about his capacity to do so. They also discuss the media's tendency to lie and cover up for Biden's shortcomings.
Election Integrity
The hosts emphasize the importance of election integrity and announce their plans for a live stream of the 2024 election, promising to provide real-time data, investigative journalism, and a live electoral integrity map.
Keywords
Opportunity Economy
Kamala Harris's economic plan, focusing on policies to support the middle class, bring down the cost of everyday goods, invest in small businesses, and provide support for families.
Word Salad
A term used to describe a speech or writing that is incoherent and nonsensical, often characterized by a jumble of unrelated words and phrases.
Fracking
A method of extracting natural gas from shale rock by injecting a high-pressure mixture of water, sand, and chemicals. Kamala Harris has flip-flopped on her stance on fracking, initially supporting a ban but later stating she would not ban it.
Bordersar
A term used to describe Kamala Harris's role as Vice President, specifically her responsibility for addressing the border crisis. The hosts criticize her performance in this role, highlighting the record number of illegal border crossings during her tenure.
Biden's Mental Decline
The hosts discuss Joe Biden's mental fitness for office, highlighting his cognitive decline and questioning Kamala Harris's claims about his ability to serve another term.
Election Integrity
The hosts discuss the importance of election integrity and announce their plans for a live stream of the 2024 election, promising to provide real-time data, investigative journalism, and a live electoral integrity map.
Q&A
What is Kamala Harris's "opportunity economy" plan, and what are its key components?
Kamala Harris's "opportunity economy" plan aims to support the middle class by bringing down the cost of everyday goods, investing in small businesses, and providing support for families, including extending the child tax credit.
What are some examples of Kamala Harris's "word salad" in her interview?
Kamala Harris uses redundant phrases like "holding ourselves to deadlines around time" and "metrics that include holding ourselves to deadlines around time," highlighting her tendency to use unnecessary words and phrases.
How has Kamala Harris's stance on fracking changed, and what are the implications of this change?
Kamala Harris initially supported a ban on fracking but later stated she would not ban it. This change raises questions about her commitment to environmental issues and her willingness to compromise on her values.
What are the hosts' criticisms of Kamala Harris's performance as "Bordersar"?
The hosts criticize Kamala Harris's handling of the border crisis, highlighting the record number of illegal border crossings during her tenure and her failure to address the issue effectively.
What are the hosts' concerns about Joe Biden's mental fitness for office?
The hosts express concerns about Joe Biden's cognitive decline, questioning his ability to serve another term and criticizing Kamala Harris's claims about his capacity to do so.
What are the hosts' plans for covering the 2024 election?
The hosts plan to provide a live stream of the 2024 election, offering real-time data, investigative journalism, and a live electoral integrity map to ensure transparency and accountability.
Show Notes
Happy Friday! Last night we witnessed Vice President Kamala Harris’ & Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’ joint interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, we had a lot of fun analyzing questions asked and answers given on a wide range of topics including but not limited to the American economy, GDP, inflation, manufacturing, drug prices, fracking, we’ve got Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate Nicole Shanahan’s Trump Derangement Syndrome advert, and more!
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