Kamala Harris in the Spotlight: Latest News and Controversies
US Vice President Kamala Harris has been in the news lately, with some controversies surrounding her. Recently, a video of her saying “today is today” was found to be altered (AP News). Another video circulating in which she appeared to be talking gibberish was also edited (The Quint), and a fact check confirmed that she was not drunk in the video that went viral (India Today).
As the potential Republican target in the 2024 elections (New York Magazine), Harris has been busy making appearances and discussing various issues. She visited Richmond, Virginia, to discuss small businesses (WRIC), and met tech CEOs from Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI on May 4 to talk about artificial intelligence risks (India Today). During her visit to Richmond, she also discussed the consequences of GOP plans to tie spending cuts to raising the debt ceiling (Richmond Times-Dispatch).
Harris’s role as Vice President has been put under scrutiny, as she has now become the Republicans’ go-to target after President Biden launched his 2024 reelection bid (USA Today). She has been described as one of the most unlikable and uninspiring public figures by conservative columnist Kristin Tate (Fox News).
Although vice presidents rarely impact voting behavior, Harris could be an exception (CBC). Democrats believe she is an asset on the abortion issue, despite her low approval ratings. However, Republicans disagree with this opinion. Harris opened her 2024 presidential campaign with a fiery speech on abortion rights, warning Republican leaders not to get in her way (USA Today).
As Kamal Harris continues to be in the spotlight, more news and controversies are sure to emerge, shaping her political career and the upcoming 2024 elections.
