She has to ask tough questions or be the subject of ridicule. But she will not insist those questions be answered as I, your humble correspondent, routinely do.

 

Not bragging, just citing the record.

 

The Harris campaign knows the game, and both Kamala and Tim will be well briefed to stay in the rehearsed zone. Examples.

 

- Trump is a convicted felon.

 

- Trump killed border controls. As president, Ms. Harris will gladly sign a new "security" bill into law.

 

- Trump wants to deprive women of "reproductive rights."

 

- Trump coddles dictators.

 

- Trump cuts taxes for the rich.

 

On and on.

 

Dana Bash has to know the propaganda spigot will be full blast, but unless she's willing to interrupt every two minutes, there is little she can do to stop it.

 

Unless.

 

She takes a different approach.

 

A seasoned interviewer who actually cares about getting perspective from those seeking power might ask a series of questions about problem-solving and policy history. Examples.

 

- Madame Vice President, why do you think inflation went from 1.4 percent in Trump's last year to more than 9 percent in your administration?

 

- How exactly will you bring prices down for consumers?

 

- Why did the Biden/Harris administration allow millions of foreign nationals entry into the country?  How exactly would you stop that?

 

- Do you regret asking Americans to provide bail money for violent protesters in the wake of the George Floyd killing?

 

There are many more short, precise questions that should be presented to the Vice President and her soul brother, Governor Walz.

 

Don't know Dana Bash. Do know the state of journalism today. Doubt if the interview will produce much.  I will be tweeting during it.