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Kamala Flips-Flops Yet Again

Vice President Kamala Harris appears to be shifting her stance on several key issues as she attempts to present herself as a more centrist candidate for the upcoming election. In a notable reversal, Harris has recently distanced herself from her previous support for a ban on plastic straws.

During her 2020 presidential campaign, Harris advocated for a ban on plastic straws, emphasizing their environmental impact. However, as of Thursday, a campaign spokesperson revealed to Axios that Harris no longer supports this ban. Despite this change, Harris continues to prioritize tackling climate change and advancing clean energy initiatives.

The initial push to ban plastic straws has lost momentum as new research indicates that they contribute only a minuscule fraction—0.025%—of the total plastic pollution in the ocean. Furthermore, the shift to paper straws has proven problematic, with many consumers finding them less practical due to their tendency to disintegrate in liquids. Harris herself has even joked about the shortcomings of paper straws and the need for better eco-friendly alternatives.

This change in stance on plastic straws is part of a broader trend in Harris’s policy positions. Critics have noted that Harris has frequently adjusted her viewpoints on various issues, leading to skepticism about the authenticity of these changes. For example, Harris has also altered her position on fracking. Once an advocate for banning the practice, she has recently embraced it, recognizing its importance to Pennsylvania’s economy. In a recent interview, Harris stated that it is possible to grow a clean energy economy without banning fracking.

Additionally, Harris has recalibrated her views on Medicare for All, a mandatory gun buyback program, and has expressed support for continuing the border wall construction initiated by former President Trump. According to Harris, these shifts are not indicative of changing values but rather strategic moves to broaden her appeal to a more diverse voter base.

These evolving positions highlight Harris’s effort to rebrand herself as a more pragmatic leader while navigating the complex landscape of national politics.