Kamala Harris: ‘My Values Haven’t Changed’ – But Her Policies Have

Vice President Kamala Harris defended her shifting positions on certain issues in a recent television interview. This marked her first major television appearance since entering the presidential race. Despite evolving stances on policies like hydraulic fracturing and immigration, Harris insisted that her core values remain unchanged. She faced questions about her changing views, specifically regarding ‘fracking’ and decriminalizing illegal border crossings. Harris, along with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, addressed these concerns during an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash. While acknowledging policy shifts, Harris emphasized that her fundamental beliefs have stayed consistent. The interview provided Harris with an opportunity to quell critics who claimed she shied away from unscripted environments, while also establishing her campaign’s direction and gauging her political strength ahead of a debate with former President Donald Trump scheduled for September 10th. This interview comes at a critical juncture for Harris, as her team aims to maintain momentum following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the Democratic presidential race and the recent Democratic National Convention.