The 'The View' co-hosts showered praise on Vice President Kamala Harris during their season premiere, labeling her as 'authentic' and 'moderate.'
"The View" co-hosts have heaped glowing endorsements on Vice President Kamala Harris, praising her authenticity and moderation during the season 28 premiere. Returning from an August hiatus on Tuesday, the hosts gave a positive assessment of Harris' campaign, with one even declaring it "flawless."
Co-host Sunny Hostin expressed her renewed optimism for America after attending the Democratic National Convention last month. Alyssa Farah Griffin, an anti-Trump Republican, commended Harris' campaign strategy, noting her shift towards the center on issues such as fracking.
Kamala Harris Earns 'Authentic' and 'Moderate' Endorsement from 'The View' Co-hosts
Harris has reportedly altered her stance on several left-wing policies since her unsuccessful bid for the 2020 nomination. Examples include the Green New Deal, fracking ban, and elimination of private health insurance. Despite these changes, she has maintained that her core values have remained unchanged.
Griffin acknowledged Harris' political evolution, while Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg downplayed it, arguing that the vice president has always been "moderate."
Kamala Harris Earns 'Authentic' and 'Moderate' Endorsement from 'The View' Co-hosts
"The difference, perhaps now, is that someone has actually admitted it," Goldberg said of Harris' policy adjustments.
The co-hosts unanimously agreed on Harris' authenticity, highlighting her ability to connect with voters on a personal level.
Kamala Harris Earns 'Authentic' and 'Moderate' Endorsement from 'The View' Co-hosts
"She has always been who she was," Goldberg remarked. "You can say a lot of things, but you can never say she was not authentic."
The "The View" co-hosts also used the platform to encourage voter participation, urging viewers to educate themselves and cast their ballots. Goldberg warned against ballot tampering, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the election process.
In a nod to the show's reputation for credibility, Behar stated: "People believe us because we are checked by ABC News here, so we're not giving you fake news. We're giving you the real deal."
ABC News is scheduled to host the first presidential debate between Harris and former President Trump on September 10, providing a platform for their contrasting views to be presented to the public.
