Kamala Harris Discusses Democratic Policy on '60 Minutes'

Facts

• In an interview aired Monday on CBS News' '60 Minutes,' US Vice Pres. and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris faced questions about the Biden administration's policies regarding the economy, immigration, the Russia-Ukraine war, and relations with Israel.^[1]
• Harris defended the administration's approach to curtailing illegal immigration, citing a decrease in illegal border crossings since Pres. Joe Biden tightened restrictions on asylum seekers. She also reiterated the need for Congressional action on the matter.^[2][3]
• On the topic of economic policy, including proposals to expand child tax credit and introduce tax breaks for first-time homebuyers, she stated plans to raise taxes on corporations and the highest earners, saying she believes such an approach has Congressional support.^[4]
• Harris also said her position on key issues — like fracking, immigration, and healthcare — had changed after listening to Americans' opinions. She said her approach will be to 'build consensus' and ' figure out compromise' on these issues.^[5]
• On the topic of Ukraine, she stated she would not negotiate an end to the war without the involvement of Kyiv and Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin while, speaking about Israel, she highlighted the 'alliance' between the American and Israeli people.^[1][6]
• According to the program, Harris' counterpart — GOP nominee former Pres. Donald Trump — turned down an offer to appear on '60 Minutes.' Harris' interview kicked off a media tour scheduled to include appearances on 'The View' and 'The Howard Stern Show,' among others.^[7][8]

Sources: ^[1]CBS (a), ^[2]CBS (b), ^[3]FOX News, ^[4]NPR Online News, ^[5]USA Today, ^[6]CNN, ^[7]NBC and ^[8]Associated Press.

Narratives

• Democratic narrative, as provided by Daily Kos. Harris nailed this interview by confidently explaining what her administration will do to make lives better for all Americans in the years ahead. She rightly pointed out that the administration is doing what it can to limit illegal immigration, but the executive branch needs Congress' help. While Trump was sitting this one out, Harris has reinforced her message of strength and commitment to the American people.
• Republican narrative, as provided by Spectator (UK). This is the beginning of the end for Harris' campaign. The '60 Minutes' interview wasn't her usual friendly venue, and she flopped under tough questioning. She failed to speak on issues of substance, or offer practical solutions. The more Americans are seeing Harris, the more they're realizing she's not ready for the job of president and her term would just be a continuation of the failed Biden administration.

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