1. The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise or answer. What do you think is the purpose of Kirsten Fleming's commentary? Explain your answer.

2. What is the main idea of this commentary?

3. What is your reaction to each of the following points made in the article?

1. "Kamala Harris was finally doing a solo interview with a national reporter – and surprise! It’s with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle. That’s the same reporter who on Friday publicly stated Harris owes the American people absolutely no interviews. No real insight into how she will govern, if elected."
2. "How can she go toe to toe with Putin or China’s Xi Jinping or other hostile powers when she is unwilling to answer tough questions?"
3. "Harris isn’t pressed [by the media] on her border record, her economic policies and continues to act like she isn’t part of the current administration and its myriad of problems."
4. During the Trump administration, MSNBC's Ruhle regularly tweeted demands for “transparency” on a number of issues, yet when it comes to Harris, less is more. Because she knows Harris is weak and needs a hand.
5. "Harris, who in dodging combative interviews, has shown us all we need to know."