She was never anywhere close to the left to abandon it, but there is a fairly loose definition of what constitutes ‘the left’, especially in online spaces.
What she did represent was a chance to be a change, but solidified in reinforcing the status quo, which has been resoundingly unpopular.
The Cheney roadshow and advertising the border policy drafted by hyperconservatives didn’t help. Sidelining Walz didn’t either, especially since he was the stronger message on proven policy.
But really it was the most unsurprising course of action the Democratic Party could’ve taken, so I can’t say that bait and switch sentiment should be felt by anyone else but newcomers to American politics.
As a senator, Harris was ranked the “most liberal” voting record for her tenure.
Now I’ll admit I don’t know the exact methodology used and I don’t love the word “liberal”. And of course in a global context that would certainly not be considered “left”.
But, in a US context, to say that Harris was “never anywhere close to the left” is simply falling for GOP propaganda. She may not be Bernie or AOC but she was not as far off as the GOP would have you believe.
She was never anywhere close to the left to abandon it, but there is a fairly loose definition of what constitutes ‘the left’, especially in online spaces.
What she did represent was a chance to be a change, but solidified in reinforcing the status quo, which has been resoundingly unpopular.
The Cheney roadshow and advertising the border policy drafted by hyperconservatives didn’t help. Sidelining Walz didn’t either, especially since he was the stronger message on proven policy.
But really it was the most unsurprising course of action the Democratic Party could’ve taken, so I can’t say that bait and switch sentiment should be felt by anyone else but newcomers to American politics.
As a senator, Harris was ranked the “most liberal” voting record for her tenure.
Now I’ll admit I don’t know the exact methodology used and I don’t love the word “liberal”. And of course in a global context that would certainly not be considered “left”.
But, in a US context, to say that Harris was “never anywhere close to the left” is simply falling for GOP propaganda. She may not be Bernie or AOC but she was not as far off as the GOP would have you believe.