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Kamala Harris evidently believes that standing on the shoulders of the Biden administration will somehow elevate her presidential campaign. Unfortunately for her, Republicans are dusting off the playbooks to remind voters that history is not so easily erased. As Harris tries to strut her future-focused agenda, Republicans are busy excavating her past, which is a veritable gold mine of leftist absurdities.
In her recent speech at a sorority convention, Harris attempted to project an image of optimism, spouting off about a future filled with “social justice” and “economic justice.” What’s clear is that she seemed to forget that “economic justice” often translates into “taxing the socks off of everyone in sight.” Meanwhile, her past policies — think Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, and a plan to completely dismantle Immigration and Customs Enforcement — are a heavier backpack than she can manage. A casual observer might wonder if she’s trying to sprint away from her left-wing roots or just performing a not-so-subtle moonwalk.
Washington Examiner: Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Harris has big ‘liberal’ energy, patching things up with progressives, and Bob Good puts his money on the line https://t.co/OL1jQbacT0
— Ian Hansen 🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@IanHansenFeed) July 31, 2024
Republicans are chalking up Harris’s attempts to soften her stance on issues like gun buybacks and fracking as textbook moves from the progressive playbook: move left, then pivot right when the heat is on. It’s a classic case of political theater. As she tries to win over skeptics in Pennsylvania — a state that relies heavily on fracking — it’s apparent the desperate grasp for centrist favor comes at the risk of flip-flopping faster than a pancake on brunch Sunday. She may want to reconsider this strategy; it seems Pennsylvanians are not in the mood for a leader who changes her mind more frequently than the weather.
The GOP has sharpened its attack tools, shifting from calling Harris a mere “liberal” to labeling her a “leftist,” and the difference is more than just semantics. The Revamped Harris narrative serves as a strategic reminder to voters not just of her prior views, but suggests a comprehensive embrace of policies that many Americans aren’t ready to sign up for. The “radical Left lunatic” tag might just stick if voters remember her Senate voting record — an all-too-illicit reminder that she was one of the most progressive senators in a legislature now dominated by the likes of Bernie Sanders.
Meanwhile, confusion reigns among Harris’s left-wing supporters, who yearn for the full-frontal progressive policies she previously endorsed. Left-wing icons like Bernie Sanders have been slow to endorse her fully, possibly in fear that their cherished ideas might be collateral damage in the new, less radical Harris campaign. Even other progressives are hedging their bets, expressing doubts about her willingness to follow through on their lofty demands now that she’s jockeying for position in front of a wider political audience.
Meanwhile, in a side show full of drama, Rep. Jamaal Bowman faced defeat, marking it as a blow to the “Squad.” The world is watching Bowman’s journey, which can only be likened to a tragic sitcom episode where the blunders keep piling on. Simultaneously, Rep. Bob Good from Virginia finds himself in recount limbo, after a narrow margin pushed him into the political afterlife — unless a recount saves him. His situation exemplifies just how competitive the political landscape has become, where every vote and every candidate might just tip the scales one way or another.
Kamala Harris may want to craft an agenda filled with sunshine and rainbows, but voters should watch closely. Those warm and fuzzy ideas can often turn into hard-hitting leftist policies when given the chance. The GOP is poised for battle, reminding everyone that what Harris does behind the curtain can often be more concerning than what she claims to be doing in front of it. Progressives may be excited for the ride, but conservatives are primed to hit the brakes at every possibility.
