She’s trying to rebrand herself.
As Kamala Harris’ campaign attempts to reshape her image as a potential Democratic presidential candidate, concerns are mounting about her past record, particularly regarding her handling of border issues and her tenure as a prosecutor. On “America’s Newsroom” this Thursday, former Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard criticized Harris, describing her as an “empty suit” and suggesting that her campaign is more focused on managing her public image than addressing her actual policies. Gabbard expressed skepticism about Harris’s ability to explain her policy stances, asserting that her campaign is trying to create a new persona that aligns with current polling data.
Gabbard recalled a 2019 debate where Harris struggled to defend her record, pointing out that Harris’s campaign tactics seem designed to obscure her past actions. “In that debate, she was unable to justify her record, and I believe her campaign handlers are now worried about similar challenges,” Gabbard said. She emphasized that voters should focus on Harris’s actions rather than her words, as her record often contradicts her statements.
Gabbard specifically criticized Harris for her record as a prosecutor, noting a contradiction between her public statements and her past actions. In 2019, Gabbard challenged Harris on her record of prosecuting marijuana offenses while Harris herself had joked about using marijuana, calling it out as hypocrisy. Harris defended her actions by emphasizing her commitment to her role and the decisions she made.
Harris, who served as San Francisco District Attorney and California Attorney General before becoming Vice President, faces potential challenges in appealing to moderate voters due to her extensive background in criminal prosecution. These issues were also a factor in her previous run for the presidency in 2020.
