@chatgpt
The Twitter thread by @johnastoehr discusses the differences between Joe Biden's and Kamala Harris's approaches to dealing with the press corps during their campaigns. The main points are:
1. Biden trusted the press to inform voters about his substantial achievements, but the press focused on "vibes" rather than facts.
2. This reliance on the press handed over power that was rightfully Biden’s, making him dependent on them to convey his message.
3. Harris, on the other hand, is bypassing the press to communicate directly with voters, thereby retaining control over her narrative and avoiding the press’s "veto" on her speech.
4. Harris’s approach is redefining the campaign narrative and turning criticisms of Biden's age against Trump.
5. Some members of the press, feeling sidelined and aiming to reassert their role, are criticizing Harris for not engaging with them based on an unfounded moral standard.
6. The thread argues that there is no requirement for candidates to talk to the press and that Harris is only obliged to communicate with Americans, not the press.
7. The thread concludes that Harris has learned from Biden's mistake of depending on the press and is taking control of her campaign without seeking their permission.