Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris has recently traded in her anti-fracking cap for a hard hat, a move that has left many scratching their heads. Once firmly opposed to fracking, especially in swing states like Pennsylvania, where the energy industry drives local economies, Harris is now claiming to embrace the very practices she previously denounced. This rapid flip-flop isn’t just a minor detail; it could be a strategic pivot aimed at securing a wavering voter base in a state where her lead is barely hanging by a thread at 0.8%.
During a chat with CNN’s Dana Bash, Harris attempted to downplay her previous stance against fracking. She reminisced about her past comments where she vowed to ban the practice but now insists her opposition was outdated. In fact, she confidently proclaimed that as Vice President, she never banned fracking and wouldn’t do so as President either. Some might find it convenient that her newfound love for fracking aligns perfectly with what Pennsylvania voters want to hear. But sceptics see this as nothing more than election-year gymnastics as Harris navigates the treacherous waters of public opinion.
Harris under scrutiny for flip-flopping on fracking, a border wall and more https://t.co/r36YD9xwNS
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) September 1, 2024
Harris’ inconsistency didn’t just start with fracking. She has a past that includes vehement opposition to offshore drilling and even plastic straws. This radical shift could merely reflect her need to cater to the industry while cozying up to the green billionaires backing her with their cash. Critics, including Daniel Turner from the energy advocacy group Power the Future, have slammed her for being as flexible with her energy principles as a yoga instructor. They argue that if she can blow with the wind on fracking, who knows what positions she will abandon next?
On the immigration front, Harris seems similarly embroiled in the kind of double talk that could make your head spin. During her CNN interview, she said individuals who cross the border illegally should face some kind of consequences, which has sparked a wave of raised eyebrows, considering her previous comments that an undocumented immigrant is not a criminal. Back in the Trump era, she reduced the border wall to a “vanity project,” only to find herself endorsing a Senate immigration bill that includes funds for that same wall. One might wonder if this transformation is motivated by genuine belief or simply a tactical retreat in a bid to win over more moderate voters.
While Harris continues to adjust her policy points like a chameleon, her opponents are quick to point out the lack of substance behind those changes. Many have noted that her campaign website is strikingly devoid of any clear policy platform. Instead, it leans heavily on vague platitudes and buzzwords, which would make any serious voter question what Harris would actually do if she faced a White House without a teleprompter.
Donald Trump didn’t miss the opportunity to scrutinize Harris’s new immigration revelations, questioning her sudden desire for a stronger border after years of indifference as the crisis unfolded. Amidst these contradictions and shifting priorities, it seems that Harris is playing a dangerous game of political Jenga. One wrong move could send her entire campaign crashing down. Meanwhile, it appears conservatives across the nation are preparing to hold her accountable for every twist and turn.
