{"id":2341125,"date":"2024-09-14T11:15:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T15:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-kamala-harris-tries-to-escape-question-about-economic-plan-as-latest-interview-looks-rough\/"},"modified":"2024-09-14T11:20:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T15:20:42","slug":"watch-kamala-harris-tries-to-escape-question-about-economic-plan-as-latest-interview-looks-rough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-kamala-harris-tries-to-escape-question-about-economic-plan-as-latest-interview-looks-rough\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Kamala Harris Tries to Escape Question About Economic Plan as Latest Interview Looks Rough"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-kamala-harris-tries-to-escape-question-about-economic-plan-as-latest-interview-looks-rough%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2341125&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>This analysis provides a\u200b critical look at\u200c Kamala Harris&#8217;s recent performance in interviews and debates as she campaigns for the presidential nomination. The \u200cwriter expresses concern about her readiness and ability to engage effectively with voters on pressing issues, particularly against the backdrop of \u200dthe Biden administration&#8217;s \u200bchallenges.<\/p>\n<p>Key points\u200d highlighted include:<\/p>\n<p>1. **Struggles in\u2062 Public Appearances**: Harris is described\u200b as having appeared &#8220;halting&#8221; in interviews and debates, indicating a lack of fluidity and confidence compared to her earlier political career. Particularly, her recent debate and one-on-one interview are noted as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-compared-to-classic-cartoon-character-after-taking-her-fake-accent-too-far\/\" title=\"Kamala Harris Compared to Classic Cartoon Character After Taking Her Fake Accent Too Far\">lacking concrete policy proposals<\/a> and showing a tendency to \u200dspeak in generalities\u200c rather than addressing specific voter concerns.<\/p>\n<p>2. \u200b**Response to Questions**: In the interview with WPVI-TV, when asked about addressing inflation and making life more\u2063 affordable, Harris&#8217;s response \u200dwas seen as overly anecdotal, focusing on her childhood rather than practical solutions for the \u200bcurrent economy. Critics suggest \u200bthis \u200bapproach fails \u200dto resonate with voters \u200dseeking actionable plans.<\/p>\n<p>3. **Policy\u200c Points Lacking Substance**: While Harris mentioned initiatives\u200c like increasing tax deductions for startups and providing down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, \u2064these proposals are portrayed as vague and\u200b lacking in detail. Questions are raised about the \u200cfeasibility of these\u2063 measures\u200d and whether they address the core \u200cissues Americans face\u2064 today.<\/p>\n<p>4. **Contrast with Opponents**: The commentary includes a critique of the debate \u200bmoderation, which seemingly allowed\u2063 Harris to avoid direct confrontation while \u2063scrutinizing Trump&#8217;s\u200c responses heavily. \u2062This \u200cis seen as potentially \u200bdiminishing her opportunity to effectively shine in a competitive environment.<\/p>\n<p>5. **Efforts to Connect with Voters**: Harris\u2019s comments about unity \u2062and shared values among Americans are criticized as\u2063 generic and not reflective of specific\u2063 actions that would facilitate this\u200d connection. The language used appears disconnected from the concrete needs of the electorate.<\/p>\n<p>the tone reflects skepticism \u2063about Harris&#8217;s\u200b capacity to articulate a compelling\u2064 vision or strategy\u2062 that aligns with the needs and concerns \u200bof voters, particularly \u2062as she campaigns in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-manchin-declines-to-say-whether-he-will-run-for-president\/\" title=\"Joe Manchin declines to say whether he will run for president\">increasingly \u2063polarized political landscape<\/a>. The piece suggests that her approach may not be enough \u200cto galvanize \u2062support in a critical election year.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_2)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s finally happened. And it&rsquo;s exactly what you expected.<\/p>\n<p>When Vice President Kamala Harris became the de facto successor to President Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket, she took over a month to schedule an interview. Except it wasn&rsquo;t a solo gig &mdash; her veep candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, had to accompany her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-hannity-hits-kamala-harris-hard-dagger-joke-trump-finishes-off-brutal-town-hall-moment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to the CNN shindig<\/a>, and she still appeared halting at times.<\/p>\n<p>Then there was the Tuesday debate. I don&rsquo;t think that anyone is deluding themselves into believing this was a win for Trump, but it wasn&rsquo;t a win&nbsp;<em>by<\/em> Kamala.<\/p>\n<p>Rather, moderators who fact-checked every breath Trump took and selected a slate of questions which barely touched on issues that 1) voters care about and 2) the Biden administration has botched &mdash; the economy, the border, adding transgender protections to Title IX &mdash; kind of covered up the fact that Kamala looked, well, iffy.<\/p>\n<p>She wasn&rsquo;t the Kamala of 2019, getting dismantled on a debate stage by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/51-second-video-ended-kamalas-first-presidential-campaign-resurfaces-goes-massively-viral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tulsi Gabbard<\/a>, or the Kamala of 2021, falsely stating during an interview with NBC News&rsquo; Lester Holt that she&rsquo;d been to the border and, when called out on it, then tried to cover up with the infamous non-sequitur, &ldquo;And I haven&rsquo;t been to Europe.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>However, before the moderation got particularly heavy handed, she struggled during the first portion of the debate &mdash; and, during the latter stages, mostly sat back and smiled as a flustered Trump tried to break through the moderation. There were no gaffes, but there were also no knockout punches &mdash; and, more importantly, no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-rick-scott-on-11-point-plan-with-128-promises-from-republicans-we-win-elections-by-having-plans\/\" title=\"Exclusive \u2014 Rick Scott on 11-Point Plan with 128 Promises from Republicans: \u2018We Win Elections by Having Plans\u2019\">specific policy proposals<\/a> of note.<\/p>\n<p>But, finally, Kamala Harris sat down for a one-on-one interview. Not with CNN or Fox or any of the major networks, mind you &mdash; with <a href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/post\/look-brian-taffs-exclusive-action-news-interview-vice-president-democratic-nominee-kamala-harris\/15300044\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPVI-TV<\/a> in Philadelphia, and with this guy, Brian Taff, who has this on his station bio:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Lmao this is the Philly reporter doing Kamala&rsquo;s **pre-taped** interview tonight <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yC4IF3dhL5\">pic.twitter.com\/yC4IF3dhL5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; John Hasson (@SonofHas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SonofHas\/status\/1834678698559324651?\">September 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This is the guy she sat down with for roughly 10 minutes. And it still went exactly how you&rsquo;d expect a candidate who hasn&rsquo;t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kamala-harris-deploys-signature-cackle-doocy-asks-fox-news-interview-followup-quip-raises-eyebrows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">given a one-on-one interview<\/a> since becoming a presidential candidate nearly two months ago to go.<\/p>\n<p>Take, for instance, inflation. Taff had the audacity to ask her &ldquo;about bringing down prices and making life more affordable for people&rdquo; &mdash; and not just generalities, but &ldquo;one or two specific things you have in mind for that.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>See if you recall some of this rambling and note how it sounds when there isn&rsquo;t another candidate having a battle with two network moderators on a debate stage:<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Well, I&rsquo;ll start with this: I grew up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/miranda-devine-bidens-silent-as-sons-former-friend-and-business-partner-faces-jail-financial-ruin\/\" title=\"Miranda Devine: Biden\u2019s Silent as Son\u2019s Former Friend and Business Partner Faces Jail, Financial Ruin\">middle-class kid<\/a>,&rdquo; Harris said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;My mother raised my sister and me. She worked very hard. She was able to finally save up enough money to buy our first house when I was a teenager. I grew up in a community of hardworking people. You know, construction workers and nurses and teachers. I try to explain to some people who might not have had the same experience, but a lot of people will relate to this.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You know, I grew up in a neighborhood of people who were really proud of their lawn, you know, and I was raised to believe and to know that all people deserve dignity and that we as Americans have a beautiful character,&rdquo; she continued.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You know, we have ambitions and aspirations and dreams, but not everyone necessarily has access to the resources that can help them fuel those dreams and ambitions. So, when I talk about building an opportunity economy, it is very much with the mind of investing in the ambitions and aspirations and the incredible work ethic of the American people and creating opportunity for people, for example, to start a small business.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Oh my goodness this is an absolute train wreck.<\/p>\n<p>Reporter: What are your specific plans to bring down prices?<\/p>\n<p>Kamala: &ldquo;I grew up a middle class kid&hellip; I grew up in a neighborhood of folks who were very proud of their lawn. Ya know?&rdquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lhOdWoygy2\">pic.twitter.com\/lhOdWoygy2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Greg Price (@greg_price11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/greg_price11\/status\/1834717560224596345?\">September 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A solid policy statement: On day one of her administration, Kamala Harris will sign an executive order &ldquo;with the mind of investing in the ambitions and aspirations and the incredible work ethic of the American people,&rdquo; presumably so they can be really proud of their lawn again.<\/p>\n<p>By the by, I know what the gay pride flag looks like and the transgender pride flag looks like, but what does the lawn pride flag look like? Is it several stripes of different shades of green with an image of Clint Eastwood from &ldquo;Gran Torino&rdquo; on it, only without the gun? Asking for a candidate.<\/p>\n<p>As for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sowell-warned-policy-decades-ago-now-kamala-promises-implement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">policy stuff<\/a>, when she got around to it: &ldquo;My opportunity economy plan includes giving startups a $50,000 tax deduction to start their small business. It used to be $5,000. Nobody can start a small business with $5,000,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Opportunity economy means, look, we don&rsquo;t have enough housing in America. We have a housing supply shortage, and what that means, in particular, for so many younger Americans, the American Dream is elusive, it&rsquo;s just actually not attainable,&rdquo; she added. &ldquo;To help people who just want to get their foot in the door, literally, and so giving first-time homebuyers a $25,000 down payment assistance.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>That first idea, like so many other Harris positions put out in a flurry of activity just before the debate &mdash; because going into such an environment with &ldquo;joy&rdquo; and &ldquo;vibes&rdquo; wasn&rsquo;t going to cut it &mdash; is more of a vague promise than a policy position. Increasing startup tax deductions tenfold, pricing that into the budget and ensuring that those deductions don&rsquo;t create opportunities for fraud or moral hazards hasn&rsquo;t actually been carried out. But it sounds nice! Just like &ldquo;joy&rdquo; and &ldquo;vibes&rdquo; do.<\/p>\n<p>As for the second point, this has been kicked around for a while. When you hear &ldquo;giving first-time homebuyers a $25,000 down payment assistance,&rdquo; translate that to, &ldquo;tack on $25,000 to home prices because of &lsquo;free&rsquo; government money,&rdquo; because that&rsquo;s what you&rsquo;re going to see. But at least they&rsquo;ll be that much prouder of their expensive lawn.<\/p>\n<p>And, as for how she would try to convince Trump-leaning voters in Pennsylvania to cast a ballot for her?<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I, based on experience, and a lived experience, know in my heart, I know in my soul, I know, that the vast majority of us as Americans have so much more in common than what separates us,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;And I also believe that I am accurate in knowing that most Americans want a leader that brings us together as Americans and not someone who professes to be a leader who is trying to have us point our fingers at each other.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/video\/embed\/?pid=15300260\" width=\"470\" height=\"264\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Harris, from the debate stage Tuesday, falsely <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/harris-trump-presidential-debate-transcript\/story?id=113560542\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accused<\/a> her opponent of wanting to ban IVF, calling the neo-Nazi protesters in Charlottesville in 2017 &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-kamala-harris-gets-desperate-looks-stupid-attacking-trump-something-already-debunked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">very fine people<\/a>,&rdquo; and of saying that Trump warned of a &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fresh-off-destroying-don-lemon-elon-obliterates-bloodbath-lie-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bloodbath<\/a>&rdquo; if he wasn&rsquo;t elected without noting that he was referring to the effects the Biden administration&rsquo;s trade policy would have on the car industry, not on political violence. All blatant lies, not a word from the moderators &mdash; but all designed to divide America.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, she&rsquo;s part of a campaign that&rsquo;s constantly told us that &ldquo;democracy is on the ballot&rdquo; &mdash; a not-so-subtle insinuation that a vote for their opponent is a vote for an autocrat. But, right, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/cnn-anchor-dumbfounded-colleague-lists-kamala-harris-radical-positions-actually-said-supports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harris<\/a> is &ldquo;a leader that brings us together as Americans and not someone who professes to be a leader who is trying to have us point our fingers at each other,&rdquo; whatever that word salad means.<\/p>\n<p>Mark the occasion: Brian Taff, a man who does not even have the gravitas or objectivity of Ron Burgundy, was the first to have a one-on-one sitdown with the Democratic candidate for president. And he even exposed&nbsp;<em>why<\/em> he was the first to score <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dem-gov-offers-pathetic-excuse-kamalas-refusal-talk-media-plenty-time-interviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">such an interview<\/a>, for so many reasons.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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After Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as the likely successor to President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket, it took her over a month to arrange an interview. However, she didn&#8217;t go solo; her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, joined her for the CNN event, where she appeared somewhat hesitant at times. Then came the debate on Tuesday. While no one is under any illusion that Trump won this round, neither did Kamala come out ahead. The moderators fact-checked Trump rigorously and posed questions that barely addressed key issues like 1) what voters care about and 2) areas where the Biden administration has faltered\u2014such as the economy and border control\u2014effectively masking Kamala&#8217;s lackluster performance.<\/p>\n<p>She wasn&#8217;t reminiscent of her 2019 self when Tulsi Gabbard dismantled her in a debate or even of 2021 when she falsely claimed during an NBC News interview with Lester Holt that she&#8217;d visited the border and then awkwardly tried to deflect by saying, &#8220;And I haven\u2019t been to Europe.&#8221; Before things got overly moderated during this latest debate, she struggled initially but later mostly sat back while a flustered Trump attempted to engage with moderators.<\/p>\n<p>There were no major blunders from Harris; however, there were also no standout moments or significant policy proposals presented. Eventually, Kamala Harris did sit down for a one-on-one interview\u2014not with CNN or Fox News but rather WPVI-TV in Philadelphia\u2014with reporter Brian Taff. This was notable because it marked her first individual interview since declaring her candidacy nearly two months prior.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about inflation and specific plans for making life more affordable for people\u2014a question Taff had the nerve to pose\u2014Harris&#8217;s response was meandering: \u201cI grew up a middle-class kid&#8230; My mother worked hard&#8230; I grew up in a community of hardworking people.\u201d She continued discussing dignity and opportunity without providing concrete solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange was less than impressive: when pressed on specific strategies for reducing prices, Harris reverted back to anecdotes about growing up in a proud neighborhood rather than offering actionable policies. Her vague promises included increasing tax deductions for startups from $5K to $50K\u2014a proposal lacking clarity on implementation\u2014and suggesting $25K assistance for first-time homebuyers without addressing potential market impacts.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of appealing to Trump supporters in Pennsylvania? She stated confidently that most Americans share common ground despite their differences\u2014a claim undermined by previous accusations against Trump regarding IVF bans and other divisive rhetoric during debates.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately marking this momentous occasion was Brian Taff\u2019s role as he became the first journalist granted such an exclusive sit-down with Harris\u2014a reflection not only of his credentials but also perhaps indicative of why he secured this opportunity amidst various factors at play<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2341126,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Picture-2024-09-14T090623.673.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[40901,6234,32438,5894],"class_list":["post-2341125","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-economic-plan","tag-interview","tag-kamala-harris","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Picture-2024-09-14T090623.673.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2341125"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341125\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2341126"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2341125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2341125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2341125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}