Could You Resist the Siren Song of Your Smartphone for 8 Hours? One Woman Did for a Cash Prize
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days without looking at its screens. Would you be able to resist the constant temptation
of your pocket-sized portal
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ten individuals
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What are the potential benefits for Kamala Harris in being interviewed on Fox News so close to the election?
## We’re seeing Kamala Harris on Fox News. Interesting choice. What are we making of this?
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**Host**: Welcome back to the show. Vice President Kamala Harris recently sat down for an interview with Fox News, something that’s become increasingly rare for high-ranking Democrats. Joining us to discuss the significance of this move is political analyst Dr. Sarah Jones. Dr. Jones, thanks for being here.
**Dr. Jones:** It’s my pleasure to be here.
**Host:** So, Kamala Harris on Fox News. What does this tell us?
**Dr. Jones:** Well, the timing is certainly striking. Coming just weeks before the November election [[1](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/10/15/kamala-harris-fox-news-interview/75683056007/)], it suggests a conscious effort by the Vice President to reach out to undecided voters who might be tuning into Fox News. It’s a bold move, considering the network’s generally conservative leaning and sometimes critical coverage of the Biden administration.
**Host:** Do you think this could backfire? Could it alienate core Democratic voters?
**Dr. Jones:** It’s a risk, definitely. Some Democrats might see it as pandering. However, the intended audience here isn’t necessarily die-hard Democrats. It’s the independents, the swing voters who could be swayed either way. By appearing on Fox News, Harris is showing a willingness to engage with voters outside her usual comfort zone.
**Host:** An interesting strategy. We’ll have to see how it plays out. Dr. Sarah Jones, thank you for your insights.
**Dr. Jones:** Thank you for having me.
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