Harris defends policy reversals saying her ‘values have not changed’
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Vice President Kamala Harris, who is also a Democratic presidential candidate, defended her shifting positions on several key issues, asserting that her core values have not changed. This defense came during her first interview since taking over the Democratic ticket for the White House, a move that has been met with scrutiny from her Republican rival, former President Donald Trump, and his allies.
In a Thursday interview with CNN anchor Dana Bash, Harris addressed her previously stated opposition to fracking—a process used to extract natural gas and petroleum from deep underground. Fracking has become a significant issue in Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state for the 2024 presidential election. Critics of fracking argue that it risks contaminating underground and surface water supplies. Harris had once called for a ban on fracking but now supports it, which has led to questions about her stance.
When asked if she would implement a ban on fracking, Harris firmly stated, “No, and I made that clear on the debate stage in 2020 that I would not ban fracking as vice president.” She continued, “I will not ban fracking as president. I will not ban fracking…. In 2020 I made very clear where I stand. We are in 2024 and I’ve not changed that position, nor will I be going forward. I kept my word, and I will keep my word.”
Harris was pressed on why her position had changed over time. She responded, “Well, let’s be clear, my values have not changed.”
During the interview, Harris also addressed broader concerns about her leadership and the state of the nation. She highlighted the challenges faced when President Joe Biden and she assumed office during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting the significant job losses and economic downturn attributed to the previous administration’s mismanagement. “When Joe Biden and I came in office during the height of a pandemic, we saw over 10 million jobs were lost, people, literally, we were all tracking the numbers, hundreds of people a day were dying because of Covid,” she said. “The economy had crashed, in large part, all of that because of mismanagement by Donald Trump.”
The visit highlights ongoing collaboration and mutual support in defense and technology between the two countries, emphasizing their shared commitment to global peace and prosperity.
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