Despite polls showing that only a tiny sliver of journalists are Republicans, Vice President Kamala Harris has largely avoided interactions with the media.

However, it now appears that Harris' own campaign has finally conceded that this isn't a sustainable approach. 

Campaign memo says vice president will do interviews in swing states

That's according to a report published by The New York Times on Thursday which cited a memo circulated by the vice president's campaign.

The memo explained that Harris is planning to participate in a number of media interviews over the coming weeks, with a particular emphasis on outlets located in battleground states.

Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson praised former President Donald Trump for participating in a similar NABJ earlier this year.

Harris criticized for bringing running mate to CNN interview

The vice president's first and thus far only full-length interview came late last month when she sat down for less than half an hour with CNN host Dana Bash.

Yet even that move raised eyebrows, with some critics pointing to the fact that Harris insisted on having her running mate, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, be present for the exchange.

Weak sauce for Kamala Harris to demand an emotional support animal for her first interview. Shows an extreme lack of confidence for Thursday night event on @cnn pic.twitter.com/ZrjGF2nNLz

— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) August 28, 2024

"Weak sauce for Kamala Harris to demand an emotional support animal for her first interview," CNN pundit Scott Jennings wrote on social media before adding that the move showed "an extreme lack of confidence."

Jake Tapper complains that Harris has been light on details

The New York Post reported that Harris received additional criticism from CNN host Jake Tapper following Harris' debate with Trump on Tuesday.

Specifically, Tapper complained that the vice president has not done enough to communicate specific details regarding how she plans to address the economic concerns of voters.

"Despite the economy being the number one issue facing the country, the sitting vice president generally reverted to talking points about a few of her policy proposals," Tapper was quoted as saying.

"Even Harris allies' today are saying that she needs to talk more about what she will do for Americans if elected," the television reporter went on to stress.