CNN Presses Harris’ Spox During Epic Interview
CNN pressed Kamala Harris’ senior campaign spokesman, Ian Sams, with challenging poll numbers during a Monday interview, which Sams essentially dismissed, opting instead to reference a more favorable poll.
The CNN anchor presented the poll results from a New York Times/Siena College survey, emphasizing its credibility despite skepticism surrounding polls.nnnn
“When you look at this latest poll — and again, I know people have their views of the polls, but this is a credible New York Times/Siena College poll,” the anchor explained. “They actually asked voters about policies from both Trump and Harris that they think could impact them in the future.”
She highlighted, “45% of voters say Trump’s policies would help people like them versus just 37% for Harris. That’s looking at the future, not just the past here. What do you say to that, Ian?”
Rather than address the New York Times/Siena poll directly, Sams sidestepped the issue, referencing “Quinnipiac polls just over the last few days” that he claimed showed Harris performing better on certain issues.
CNN: This credible New York Times/Sienna poll — 45% of voters say Trump's policies would help people like them versus just 37% for Kamala. What do you say to that?
HARRIS SPOX @IanSams: *copes and seethes* pic.twitter.com/uBqxE5rrv6
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 23, 2024
“Well, again, there’s been some Quinnipiac polls just over the last few days that suggest a different picture of the country, of people thinking that her economic or immigration or reproductive freedom plans would help them more,” he responded. “You know, the polls are going to kind of shift around a little bit.”
However, the most recent Quinnipiac poll, released on September 18, gave Trump an advantage on two of the three issues Sams mentioned. While Harris led Trump on abortion in the swing states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, Trump held a significant lead over her on the economy and immigration in those same states.
