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What are the potential political motivations behind Vice President Harris and Governor Walz choosing to do this joint interview so close to the election?
**Host:** Joining us now to discuss this exclusive CNN interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is Political Analyst Dr. Emily Carter. Dr. Carter, CNN is calling this an exclusive interview. What do you think are the implications of these two leaders sitting down with Dana Bash, especially given the timing so close to the election?
**Dr. Carter:** Well, this certainly raises eyebrows. Vice President Harris and Governor Walz are both key figures in the Democratic party, particularly in the lead-up to a crucial election. The fact that they’re choosing to do this interview together suggests a strong desire to send a unified message. But will voters be receptive to this message? Do they see this as a power move or a sign of genuine collaboration? That remains to be seen. [[1](https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2024/08/27/cnn-announces-the-first-interview-harris-walz-a-cnn-exclusive/)]
