Vice President Harris' more liberal stances during her 2020 presidential campaign have been a subject of discussion, with some media outlets framing them as accusations from the Republican Party and former President Trump. Despite these portrayals, there are voices defending Harris's positions.
One liberal co-host emphasized that Harris, a former prosecutor and Attorney General of California, should not be labeled as a deep leftist due to her background in law enforcement. The co-host described prosecutors as moderate individuals who focus on law and order.
During her presidential campaign, Harris expressed support for banning fracking and backed the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which aided Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020. Critics have highlighted these stances to paint her as a left-wing radical.
However, supporters argue that Harris is leaning into her true self and that running as a law and order candidate in 2020 would not have been authentic to her beliefs. They suggest that her previous positions are being weaponized by opponents to define her in a negative light.
Reports indicate that Republicans are using Harris' past statements to portray her as out of touch with swing voters. Her calls for reforming ICE, supporting the Green New Deal, and considering changes to the Supreme Court have been scrutinized.
Despite her more progressive views during the 2020 campaign, Harris and President Biden have recently advocated for Supreme Court reforms that do not involve adding justices. They have proposed term limits and a code of conduct for justices.
Notably, Harris's stance on banning fracking has evolved, with her campaign clarifying that she does not intend to implement such a ban. This position shift reflects the importance of issues like fracking in key battleground states like Pennsylvania.
While some critics attempt to label Harris as a liberal, others point to her extensive background in law and politics, including her tenure as California's Attorney General and her service on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Despite being perceived as a moderate choice by some, Harris has faced criticism for her liberal voting record in the Senate.
