On Thursday night, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz sat down with CNN’s Dana Bash for the first press interview of her campaign nearly 40 days after that campaign started. If you ask my astute colleagues here at The American Spectator, the interview was just blah and Harris proved herself good at composing word salads without any indication of what her policy would be should she reach the Oval Office. When even the New York Times is forced to concede that the interview “was a reminder that unscripted, she can sometimes deliver discursive answers that ramble and zigzag,” you know it didn’t go off as well as they had hoped. (READ MORE: America Waited 39 Days for This? The Blah-ness of CNN’s Kamala & Tim Show) That, of course, didn’t stop NPR from claiming that Kamala “passed the test of doing unscripted interviews.” That depends on your definition of “passed” and “test.” Did she freeze up like Biden? No. But Bash asked low-ball questions and got non-answers out of both Harris and Walz. At the end of it all we were no closer to knowing what Harris would do on day one, and Walz blamed his military service misstep (otherwise known as a lie) on “bad grammar.” It All Depends on Who You Ask The point of this column is to quiz artificial intelligence about these things and see what it comes up with. For this news item, I turned to Grok. (READ MORE: Five Quick Things: Who Lies About Working at McDonald’s?) Grok has the benefit of pulling from all the randos on X (yours truly included) who think it is worth it to spew their thoughts on politics onto the internet and, unlike ChatGPT, it’s unlikely to just regurgitate the Washington Post or the New York Times in its answers. So, without further ado, here is what Grok had to tell us: Prompt: Tell me, how did the CNN interview between Kamala Harris and Tim Walz go? What has been the reaction? GROK: Ah, the CNN interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, a political spectacle that’s had the internet buzzing like a hive of particularly opinionated bees. From the posts swirling around on X, here’s the general vibe: Mixed Bag of Performance: There’s a split in the peanut gallery. Some found Kamala Harris’s performance to be as smooth as a well-oiled political machine, handling questions with the finesse of a seasoned diplomat. Others, however, felt she was as clear as mud on certain issues, leading to accusations of flip-flopping faster than a pancake at a breakfast debate. Tim Walz’s Moment: Governor Walz, standing beside Harris, was under scrutiny too. Some X users felt he dodged questions like a pro, while others were less impressed, suggesting he didn’t quite seize the moment to clarify his military service or other personal controversies, leaving those issues to linger like a bad smell at a barbecue. Contentious Questions: The interview touched on fracking, immigration, and foreign policy, with Harris’s responses being a bit like a Rorschach test — people saw what they wanted to see. Critics pounced on any perceived inconsistency, while supporters saw her navigating complex issues with the grace of a political ballerina. Media and Public Reaction: CNN’s approach was criticized by some for not pushing hard enough, turning the interview into what felt like a softball game where everyone’s afraid to throw too hard. Meanwhile, the public’s reaction ranged from “meh” to “masterclass,” depending on which side of the political spectrum they leaned. The Political Chess Game: Harris’s mention of potentially appointing a Republican to her cabinet was like throwing a chess piece across the board, surprising some and being seen as a strategic move towards the center by others. Overall Sentiment: If the X posts are anything to go by, the interview didn’t drastically shift the narrative but added more fuel to the already blazing fire of political discourse. It was less of a game-changer and more of a game-continuer, with both sides finding ammunition in Harris and Walz’s responses. In summary, the interview was like a political Rorschach test on X — what you saw probably depended on what you were looking for. Harris and Walz played their parts, but whether it was a symphony or a cacophony depends entirely on who’s listening. READ MORE: The Trump Revolution The post Kamala’s Performance on CNN Was a ‘Mixed Bag,’ Grok Says appeared first on The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.

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A Prayer When Facing Overwhelming Stress and AnxietyBy Keri Eichberger Bible Reading"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." – Proverbs 3:5-6 Stress. Worry. Uncertainty. Overwhelm. I feel it all. And this definitely isn't the first time. Uneasiness plagued me day after day when my son started driving last fall. Fear consumed me when my dad went in for open-heart surgery a few months back. Overwhelm almost completely swallowed me 18 years ago when the ultrasound tech said, "I'm sorry we can't find your baby's heartbeat." And nagging stress? I'm all worked up in it right now for my mom as she wonders how she'll care for my dad after yet another life-altering stroke. I know you are familiar with similar suffocating waves of anxiousness, too, aren't you? Sometimes, the dark waters flood your world with such a constant that you feel you'll never catch a break or a breath. You want desperately for God to intervene with his divine relief before you crack, crumble, and flat-out collapse. Listen, I know how hard it is to pause for peace to combat the craze when the world keeps bringing bad news and more and more heavy burdens. Personally, I tend to relentlessly grasp for control and take charge as if it's in my hands to fix what's wrong and straighten out what doesn't make sense. Or I'll just distract and numb out from the realities I face. But it's in these overloaded, weighed-down moments we all must remember to place our trust in God. He knew this was all going to happen. He did. He also knows what's going to happen next. And he knows, ultimately, all things work for the good of those who love him. That's you and me. And all that we're going through. Whatever has you shaken or stirred up with stress and overwhelm, God knows. God sees. God cares. So you can take a deep breath right now, child of God. OK, I will too. Whisper the words, God, I trust you. Deeply inhale trust and exhale the stress. Again, God, I trust you. Replace each and every stress and worry with trust. God can be trusted with it all. Listen, if life didn't hand us all the heavy, hard waves you're being hit with, we wouldn't need our good God. And close to him is always right where he wants us. The best place to be. He wants you to trust in him. He wants you to lean on him. All the way through your anxious situation and season. Your almighty Father also wants to relieve your hurt and the heaviness you feel. He wants you to know he loves you, that he is making a way, and that he has everything that has you uneasy in his sovereign control. You may not understand. Many times we won't. But he does. And his way is absolutely the best way. You and I can trust our loving Almighty God. Right where he has you. Right now. Always. Let's pray: Loving Lord, I feel the overwhelm of uncertainty, uneasiness, and worry. All rooted in the enemy's lies of helplessness. And I don't want to be weighed down by this false fear. Lord, I know that because of your perfect love and all-powerful control, I don't need to worry about today or fear anything the future might hold. But the world can be such a struggle. Between the people I care about and my own inner and surrounding battles, there is always something competing for my care and concern. It easily becomes more than I can handle, and right now, I need you. I need confidence in your truths. I know you love me and each of your children more than I could possibly imagine. And I know that you have all things in your powerful hands. This means I have nothing to worry about now and nothing to fear for all of my tomorrows. For this, I praise you. Give me unshakable confidence in this unfailing truth. Thank you for your love. Thank you for your power, protection, and provision.In your mighty name, Amen. Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/PeopleImages Keri Eichberger is a Jesus-loving Kentucky girl. She is married to her best friend, Mike, and has a full house of five kids. After years of writing for an online audience, Keri became ordained through Southeast Christian Church, giving her life to full-time ministry. She is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes, and has a passion for sharing faith-filled encouragement through devotional writing. Connect with Keri at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram. Related Resource: Remember God’s Enduring Love for You in this Guided Meditation on Psalm 100! This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 100 will help you experience and praise God for his unending love for you. Become aware of God's presence with you, and praise God for his loyal and enduring love from the beginning of time and into the future. Listen to every episode of the So Much More Podcast on LifeAudio.com, or subscribe on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an episode! Now that you’ve prayed, are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer When Facing Overwhelming Stress and Anxiety – Your Daily Prayer – August 31 appeared first on GodUpdates.