Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris’s political trajectory showcases an alarming affinity for leftist ideals that would make even radical progressive Bernie Sanders shake his head. Often described as more radical than President Biden himself, Harris’s shifting views and often questionable judgment only solidify her status as a chief architect of potentially disastrous policies. As her alliance with Biden solidifies, an understanding of her previous positions reveals how far left the Democratic ticket could potentially go.
Take her handling of crime, for instance. In the aftermath of George Floyd’s tragic death, Harris publicly supported the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which funneled funds to bail out criminals, including those with serious offenses. The irony is thick—while claiming to support social justice, she endorsed a fund that enabled not just protesters but those guilty of violent crimes. This glaring inconsistency is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Harris’s troubling stances on criminal justice and public safety.
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Harris has also championed sweeping healthcare reforms that resemble a plot straight out of a socialist manifesto. Initially backing the infamous “Medicare for All” proposal by Bernie Sanders, she later paraded her modified version that would supposedly allow private insurance to remain. It’s a case of “you can have your cake and eat it too,” yet the reality is this kind of vague double-talk is nothing but a smokescreen for a radical agenda to push America toward socialized medicine—a one-way road to inefficiency and chaos.
Then there’s her energy policy. Harris teamed up with environmental radical AOC on the Green New Deal, which could cost taxpayers an eye-watering $93 trillion. Yes, trillion. Even the most cash-rich Wall Street tycoon would flinch at such numbers, yet Harris didn’t bat an eye, promoting policies that would obliterate jobs and burden Americans with higher taxes. From her nutty proposal to ban plastic straws to strong-arming a reduction in red meat consumption, her energy policies seem to exist in a parallel universe where fiscal responsibility is merely a punchline.
With respect to gun control, Kamala Harris has consistently pushed for measures that could undermine the Second Amendment. Her grand plan to ban AR-15 imports and her call for mandatory buybacks signifies an alarming trend toward frantic gun confiscation efforts. It’s ironic that while she’s busy trying to strip law-abiding citizens of their rights, it appears she’s more concerned with gimmickry than genuine effectiveness, especially when considering that domestic production of firearms has risen significantly since the Obama era.
Last but not least, it would be remiss not to mention her impact on financial issues, particularly inflation. Harris played a key role as a tie-breaking vote for the massive COVID-19 stimulus package, a move that some still argue aggravated inflation rates to the highest levels in decades. When utility bills soar, and gas prices skyrocket, the mantra that this is the “price to pay for democracy” only fuels the anger of hard-working Americans wondering where their savings went.
In summary, Kamala Harris’s set of values reflects an insatiable hunger for radical leftist policies that disregard the hard-won principles of liberty and fiscal responsibility. From crime to energy and inflation, her legislative history presents a stark warning; a future led by Harris and the Democrats promises disillusionment and chaos. A comprehensive understanding of her position shines a light on what to expect if she makes it to the highest office in the land.
