The political left has rallied behind a candidate who is seen as a radical leftist in the upcoming elections.
According to RedState, Socialist International, a global organization of socialist and labor parties, has publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidency. The organization expressed their support on social media, stating, "From the Socialist International, we proudly support [Kamala Harris] in her candidacy for the upcoming November 5th elections. We are confident she will make history as the first woman President of the United States."
This endorsement comes as no surprise to many, given Harris's political leanings and policy proposals. Her campaign has yet to respond to the endorsement, and it remains to be seen whether this will have any significant impact on her candidacy. Harris has often been labeled a socialist, not just by her political opponents, but also due to her own policy proposals that are seen as socialist in nature.
One of the key reasons Socialist International has thrown their support behind Harris is her endorsement of the Green New Deal. This policy proposal, which seeks to address climate change and economic inequality, has been criticized as a socialist takeover of America. Harris spoke favorably of the Green New Deal during a recent CNN interview, further cementing her alignment with socialist ideologies.
In the same CNN interview, Harris also expressed support for price controls, a policy often associated with communist regimes. This endorsement of a policy often seen as a communist tactic has further solidified her standing with socialist groups.
A closer look at Harris's team reveals a similar trend. Her top economic adviser, Bharat Ramamurti, is a known advocate of policies that lean towards socialism. He has publicly endorsed Harris's policy of unrealized gains tax, a policy that critics argue is a step towards big government and socialism. Ramamurti, who previously worked for Sen. Elizabeth Warren and was instrumental in her wealth tax proposal, has spent his time in the Biden administration pushing for DEI and ESG policies, which are rooted in socialist ideas.
Harris's choice of running mate, Tim Walz, has also raised eyebrows. Walz once stated that "one man's socialism is another man's neighborliness," a sentiment that has been criticized by conservatives.
Given these factors, it is perhaps unsurprising that Harris has received the endorsement of Socialist International. Her policy proposals and political affiliations align closely with socialist ideologies, leading many to label her as a socialist. This endorsement serves to further cement this perception, and it remains to be seen how it will impact her candidacy and the upcoming elections.
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