Colbert told Harris the 2024 race had been called by some the "vibe election" when she selected running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Colbert added that this is what cuts through with voters, similar to how candidates are judged on whether voters would like to have a beer with them or not.

Kamala Harris wrapped up a daylong media blitz with an appearance on Late Show with Stephen Colbert, in which she repeated some of her scathing criticisms of Donald Trump and talked of the “whirlwind” of a presidential campaign.