Dogged for weeks about the fact that she had not given a real interview to members of the press or broadcast outlets since she launched her candidacy for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday evening — joined by her own vice-presidential hopeful, Tim Walz — finally gave an interview to CNN.

Did that interview assuage concerns about her hiding from unscripted moments in favor of Teleprompter speeches at campaign rallies?

That’s our Question of the Week for readers.

First of all, did you watch the interview, read its transcript or news stories about it?

If so, what did you think of the way Harris handled herself in her first sit-down with an interviewer, the TV network’s Dana Bash? What did you think of Harris’ substance, and of her demeanor? Did she seem smart and knowledgeable about national and international affairs?

Did she get defensive about any sharper questions — such as her performance as a point person for President Joe Biden on immigration from Central America — or did she stay cool?

What did you think of Harris’s decision to bring Walz into the interview as well? Was that a nice two-fer, or did it make it seem as if she needed back-up?

Do you like her saying that she would appoint a Republican to her cabinet if elected?

What about other attempts to swing toward the middle? For instance, she came out as pro-fracking, contrary to a former position of hers, and was quite pro-Israel. She talked on Thursday about proposing a tax credit for new small businesses. Cynical attempts to get more votes, or actually taking a new, measured approach?

Bash brought up GOP nominee Donald Trump’s recent taunting of Harris: “So, I don’t know, is she Indian or is she Black?” In reply, Harris merely said: “Same old, tired playbook. Next question, please.” And then she laughed. Was that the right way to handle the question, or should the vice president have gone on the offensive about questioning her racial identity?

Will this be the first of many Harris interviews, or will she again retreat?

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