Vice President Kamala Harris has been noticeably absent from the media spotlight for over a month since her nomination, a fact that has not escaped the attention of the New York Times.
The esteemed publication recently criticized her for her lack of policy clarity and her reluctance to engage with the media in a comprehensive interview or press conference.
According to The Post Millennial, the Times published an article on Tuesday, stating, "Kamala Harris has largely avoided answering questions since her campaign began: She hasnt participated in a town hall or given an extended media interview." The piece, titled "21 Questions for Harris," opens with a critique of the Vice President, who has been sparing in her responses about policy stances and her intended actions once in office.
The Times proceeded to pose nearly two dozen questions to Harris, framing them as potential topics for an interview that the Harris campaign has promised will occur soon. The questions were divided into four categories: the economy, social issues, foreign policy, and "politics and more."
One economic question pertained to Harris' proposed price control policies, which have drawn criticism from both right and left-leaning media. A CNN contributor likened the proposal to policies in "Venezuela, Argentina, [and] the Soviet Union.
The Times also questioned Harris on her shifting stance on immigration policy. She had previously advocated for decriminalizing illegal border crossings, a position she seems to have reversed. The Times asked, "You once called for decriminalizing illegal border crossings. Now you are an immigration hawk who promises to secure the border better than Donald Trump would. Can you explain your evolution?"
Despite Harris' assertions of a tough stance on border control, her campaign and the current administration have supported legislation that would allow almost any illegal immigrant to enter the country and claim asylum, even without a valid asylum claim. This proposal from the Biden-Harris administration could reportedly permit approximately 1.5 million illegal immigrants into the country annually. Harris has also labeled the border wall a "vanity project" for Trump, while simultaneously claiming support for its construction.
The Times further queried Harris on her previous statements suggesting that increased police presence does not necessarily equate to safer communities. This sentiment aligns with the Defund the Police Movement, which Harris has praised in the past. She has also suggested that in the US, we can "get to a point where communities, frankly, don't need a law enforcement response to what's happening in their communities because they are safe communities."
These questions posed by the Times underscore the need for greater transparency and clarity from Harris on her policy positions and plans for the future. As the Vice President, her actions and decisions will have far-reaching implications, making it crucial for her to engage openly with the media and the public.
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