Harris Was ‘Absolutely’ Right to Change Positions in Primetime Interview

Harris Was ‘Absolutely’ Right to Change Positions in Primetime Interview

Streams Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in primetime to address criticism for changing her stances on major political issues. The interview, which aired Thursday night, became a major media moment when Harris addressed issues about her prior positions on key stuffs — immigration reform to climate change.

In the interview, which was hosted by acclaimed journalist Sarah Mitchell, Harris talked about how adaptability is a fundamental part of politics. “Every time you see our approaches shift, as circumstances are changing,” she said. What is important that we are willing to listen, learn and evolve our tactics to better serve the American people. The comment was rebuke to pointed questioning from her pivoting on her views too, notably concerning immigration policies she formerly opposed but now endorses.

Harris also pointed to key moments that show how she can learn and change after getting new information, listening to feedback from her voters. “Things were different when I first got into public service,” she observed. Today that is not enough, the challenges we face today calls for new and creative solutions.

Many critics have portrayed her as wishy-washy or politically expedient, suggesting that she is all over the map on an issue because she simply doesn’t believe in it. But Harris pushed back on that story, casting her flexibility as a more of an advantage than liability. “Being willing to have an evolution is a sign of growth, not necessarily being wishy-washy with your principles,” she argued.

The Vice President also addressed her administration’s work on thorny subjects like the changing climate, and said that responsible action required policies based in science which change as our understanding of what the planet may need adapts. “Ours is not a time for resting on our laurels or being wedded to fixed ideas,” she said forcefully. Our choices must keep pace with new knowledge and the alarmingly concrete world we are up against.

At the end of her interview, Harris said she hoped voters would look at willingness to change as a reflection of how deep rooted here commitment is progress and lives for all Americans. I am here to do battle for the future of our country, and that involves being accountable in what we decide,” she said emphatically.

The interview is a turning point in her continued efforts to reach out more engagingly with the electorate and also has become another opportunity for her to reiterate that she will be transparent, commit herself even at this stage of career growth governance. Now, as she transitions into her new role and the political terrain continues to change, it is more important than ever for Harris — who may still have a path of opportunity ahead if Republicans regain control following next year’s mid-term elections— to rise above potential obstacles poised in Biden’s way.