Vice President Kamala Harris is taking a new approach in her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, distancing herself from President Biden’s policies and adopting a more moderate stance on several key issues.
Harris is preparing for her first major policy speech in North Carolina later this week, followed by a presentation at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week. These speeches represent her first substantial opportunity to articulate her vision for the presidency and how she plans to govern. In recent weeks, she has shifted her positions on at least five major policy stances: mandatory assault rifle buybacks, fracking, immigration, healthcare, and a federal jobs guarantee.
During her 2019 presidential campaign, Harris advocated for a mandatory buyback program for assault rifles. However, a Harris spokesperson has since stated that she would not push for such a program in 2024. This shift, along with others, suggests a calculated effort to appeal to a broader range of voters, potentially those who might be wary of her past progressive stances.
Beyond policy shifts, the campaign trail has seen a surge of political activity surrounding the 2024 election. Reports have emerged regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s alleged request for a cabinet position in exchange for dropping out of the presidential race. Additionally, concerns about Iranian hacking targeting the Trump and Harris campaigns have come to light.
The election race is heating up, and Harris’s evolving approach to policy is just one of many developments to watch closely as the campaign unfolds.
