Harris commits to naming a Republican as Cabinet member
Vice President defends modifications in policy history.
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On Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her intention to appoint a Republican to her Cabinet if elected, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in decision-making.
“I think it’s important to have people at the table when some of the most important decisions are being made that have different views, different experiences,” she stated during an interview with CNN. “And I think it would be to the benefit of the American public to have a member of my Cabinet who was a Republican.”
This pledge was part of an extensive discussion with CNN, marking her first significant television interview since becoming the likely Democratic nominee in late July. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, her running mate, was also part of the interview, held in Savannah, Georgia.
In an excerpt released on Thursday, Harris addressed changes in her policy positions, asserting that her core values have remained consistent since her initial presidential campaign in 2019.
Additionally, she briefly dismissed Republican nominee Donald Trump’s claim that she “happened to turn Black” after neglecting her heritage, labeling it as part of the “same old, tired playbook,” according to CNN.
The complete interview is scheduled to air later on Thursday and will cover various topics, including the economy, foreign policy, and President Joe Biden’s decision to endorse Harris for the Democratic nomination instead of seeking reelection himself.
Harris has been under increasing pressure to clarify her policy goals and vision for her administration. While she has largely supported Biden’s agenda and pledged to enhance it, she has been hesitant to outline areas where she may diverge from the current president's policies, both domestically and in foreign affairs.
In the excerpt, Harris emphasized that “my values have not changed,” even as she has moved away from her previous support for policies such as Medicare for All and a ban on fracking.
“I think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed,” she remarked, referencing the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act that featured various climate initiatives. “I have always believed, and I have worked on it, that the climate crisis is real, that it is an urgent matter to which we should apply metrics that include holding ourselves to deadlines around time.”
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
“I think it’s important to have people at the table when some of the most important decisions are being made that have different views, different experiences,” she stated during an interview with CNN. “And I think it would be to the benefit of the American public to have a member of my Cabinet who was a Republican.”
This pledge was part of an extensive discussion with CNN, marking her first significant television interview since becoming the likely Democratic nominee in late July. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, her running mate, was also part of the interview, held in Savannah, Georgia.
In an excerpt released on Thursday, Harris addressed changes in her policy positions, asserting that her core values have remained consistent since her initial presidential campaign in 2019.
Additionally, she briefly dismissed Republican nominee Donald Trump’s claim that she “happened to turn Black” after neglecting her heritage, labeling it as part of the “same old, tired playbook,” according to CNN.
The complete interview is scheduled to air later on Thursday and will cover various topics, including the economy, foreign policy, and President Joe Biden’s decision to endorse Harris for the Democratic nomination instead of seeking reelection himself.
Harris has been under increasing pressure to clarify her policy goals and vision for her administration. While she has largely supported Biden’s agenda and pledged to enhance it, she has been hesitant to outline areas where she may diverge from the current president's policies, both domestically and in foreign affairs.
In the excerpt, Harris emphasized that “my values have not changed,” even as she has moved away from her previous support for policies such as Medicare for All and a ban on fracking.
“I think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed,” she remarked, referencing the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act that featured various climate initiatives. “I have always believed, and I have worked on it, that the climate crisis is real, that it is an urgent matter to which we should apply metrics that include holding ourselves to deadlines around time.”
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
