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Kamala Harris on the Issues.
The first debate changed the dynamics of the race, and Harris emerged as a front runner. Here’s where she stands on the policies.
As many people on the left predicted, Joe Biden’s polling has tanked significantly after the first debate. Polls show that his numbers dropped as much as ten points in just a few days, Warren and Sander are now essentially tied, and Kamala Harris surged. In fact, she has leapfrogged in to second place in some polls, surpassing Warren and Sanders and narrowing Biden’s lead to a measly five points. While I am more than willing to give Kamala Harris all the credit in the world for almost singlehandedly bringing down Biden’s campaign, we also have to consider what this means for Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren moving forward.
Dynamics in this 2020 race have changed significantly, and clear front runners are solidifying their position. Now, it’s time to start viewing Kamala Harris as the Democratic Primary threat to Warren and Sanders that she is. Why? Well, she may be good at positioning herself to the left on a debate stage full of candidates who are mostly center right at best, but let’s take a look at where she actually stands.
Because money in politics, healthcare, and climate change are some of my most important issues when…
