Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently sat down with CNN for their first formal interview of the campaign. During the interview, Harris responded to questions about her changing stance on fracking and her role in reducing child poverty with the American Rescue Plan’s temporary enhancement of the child tax credit.
Harris clarified that while she previously supported banning fracking, her position has evolved, and she now advocates for growth in the clean energy economy without banning fracking. She also praised the American Rescue Plan for reducing child poverty by 46% in 2021 but acknowledged that the rate spiked in 2022. Harris is calling for a restoration of the child tax credit and the creation of a new credit for newborns.
Additionally, Harris defended her decision to appoint a Republican to her Cabinet if elected and avoided engaging in Donald Trump’s identity politics. She also discussed the phone call from President Joe Biden that changed the course of the 2024 campaign and emphasized the importance of lifting people up as a leader.
Overall, Harris expressed a vision for a new way forward and an era that focuses on lifting people up rather than tearing them down. As she and Walz prepare for their upcoming debate, their campaign priorities and willingness to address past errors, such as Walz’s admitted misstatements, indicate a commitment to transparency and accountability in their campaign.
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