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Vice President Kamala Harris is sounding more like a seasoned political gymnast than a presidential candidate as she attempts to navigate the tricky waters of her party’s shifting ideologies. On one hand, she’s enthusiastically supporting President Biden’s latest Supreme Court proposal, which is being described as veering pretty far to the left. On the other hand, she’s attempting an impressive backflip by reversing her previous stances from the 2020 campaign that were distinctly on the progressive side of things.
The recent comments from CNN host Abby Phillip provide a glimpse into this political contortion act. With Biden’s proposal already raising eyebrows among moderates and conservatives alike, the Vice President’s backing seems to highlight a growing divide within the Democratic Party. While she waves the banner for Biden’s far-left ambitions, the question remains: is she trying to avoid being trapped in her own past positions that may have become too toxic for the current political climate?
CNN’s Phillip: As She’s Walking Back Other Lefty Stances, Harris Endorsed Biden SCOTUS Plan That’s ‘Pretty’ ‘to the Left’ https://t.co/UYjbEInsCY
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In what could only be described as a cringe-worthy twist, Harris appears to have taken a sharp turn away from her original agenda that included the witching hour of policies such as banning fracking. Surprisingly, her campaign revealed she now supports increased funding for border enforcement along with Biden’s proposed budget—something that was a definite “no-no” in her earlier days on the campaign trail. It seems her newfound moderation doesn’t quite cover her continued support for an assault weapons ban, but even here she’s thrown in the towel on the idea of a mandatory federal buyback program. So, progressives can breathe a sigh of relief or perhaps just a confused gasp.
The irony grows heavier when one considers that just a few years ago, Harris was front and center in pushing single-payer health care. Now, as the political winds shift, she’s forced to backpedal on that stance, probably realizing her previous fervor was just too extreme for a nation still struggling to find common ground on health care issues. What’s next on her flip-flop agenda? A big embrace of school choice? No, let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Phillip’s commentary hints that while enshrining left-wing ideology into law may appeal to the radical left, it’s increasingly at odds with what Americans really want. And while both Trump and Vance have had their own evolution of policies, there’s a critical difference: their shifts often stem from the demands of the conservative base—while Harris seems to be catering to a rapidly retreating left. What remains to be seen is whether Harris can keep her balance on this high-wire act or if her political chameleon act will tumble into irrelevance.
