As the Kamala Harris campaign continues to refine its policy platform, the vice president has been addressing shifts in her positions on key issues. Several core policies from her 2020 presidential run, as well as her time as a US senator and California attorney general, now differ from the stances that have evolved during the Biden-Harris administration.
The changes in policy highlight the shift towards moderation that often accompanies governance, contrasting with the more progressive positions taken during the 2020 Democratic primary. Both Joe Biden and Harris adjusted their positions during the primary to align more with the left-leaning base.
The recent clarifications on Harris's current positions indicate the campaign's efforts to define her platform clearly and prevent opponents from defining her first. While Harris has energized Democrats and broadened the ticket's appeal to minority and younger voters, there is also a strategic consideration for a running mate who may bring a more centrist perspective as a White male.
