Sen. Tom Cotton Calls for Increased Scrutiny of Kamala Harris as Democratic Nominee

Washington — In a recent appearance on CBS's "Face the Nation," Senator Tom Cotton criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, asserting that Americans will not support her leadership once they become more familiar with her policies. Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, emphasized the need for the media to intensify its scrutiny of Harris, who has recently emerged as the presumptive Democratic nominee. He argued that her "radical positions" will ultimately deter voters from endorsing the Biden-Harris legacy. Cotton pointed out that Harris has been in the spotlight for two weeks without facing unscripted questions or challenges from the press. He expressed concern that her lack of direct engagement with the media could hinder her acceptance among the electorate. "Kamala Harris has only been the nominee for two weeks and hasn't answered a single question," he stated, urging journalists to hold her accountable in the same manner as past nominees who underwent rigorous public testing. The senator drew comparisons to previous presidential candidates, including Donald Trump and Barack Obama, who faced extensive scrutiny during their campaigns. Cotton contended that Harris's nomination was not earned through the traditional primary process, suggesting that she has been given an unfair advantage. He insisted that the media must step up and ensure that Harris does not continue to evade questions as the campaign progresses. Cotton concluded by asserting that Harris cannot avoid media scrutiny indefinitely, stating, "She can't dodge the press for another 13 weeks," as the election approaches.