An intern with The Free Press spoke to several supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, but they had difficulty naming specific policies of hers that they support. Harris' campaign has been criticized for not having the vice president hold a press conference or sit down for a formal interview to explain her policy agenda as president.
An intern with The Free Press recently conducted interviews with multiple supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid, but the results were somewhat surprising. When asked to name their "favorite policy" of Harris, many of the supporters struggled to provide specific answers.
One older man responded, "Her being president," later adding, that this "because it covers everything that she defends."
Democratic Supporters Struggle to Articulate Kamala Harris' Policy Positions
Another woman specifically answered, "I’m really excited for her to restore reproductive rights across America." However, when asked about how Harris would do so, she awkwardly paused, looked at the camera and said "…I don’t know."
Another attendee had a similar exchange, first answering "Her willingness to move forward on affordable healthcare," but when asked about how she would do so, replied with a similarly vague answer, "I think she’ll work to motivate the legislature to vote in favor of it."
Democratic Supporters Struggle to Articulate Kamala Harris' Policy Positions
An older, grey-bearded attendee stated, "All of her policies," when asked about his favorite. "Everything from—I’m nonbinary, and so—all of the policies for basic human rights. Rights to have our own bodies and do with them as we please, you know?"
"Like, her as a person just, like, tops out any policy. I just — I really admire her," a young woman said.
A young man replied by telling the interviewer one must look at things "broadly."
"So, you have to look at it broadly, right?" he said. "It’s about what she stands for right now."
These responses highlight a potential challenge for Harris' campaign, as she seeks to differentiate herself from other Democratic candidates and appeal to a wide range of voters. Without clearly articulated policy positions, it may be difficult for Harris to gain traction and build a strong base of support.
It is worth noting that the intern who conducted the interviews is also the editor-in-chief of Stanford Review, a conservative publication. This could potentially raise questions about the objectivity of the interviews and the representativeness of the responses.
Overall, the interviews conducted by The Free Press intern provide a glimpse into the challenges that Harris' campaign may face in communicating her policy agenda to voters. As the Democratic primary race heats up, it will be interesting to see how Harris responds to these challenges and whether she can effectively articulate her vision for the future of the country.
