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Opening Arguments

Setting the Record Straight on Kamala's Record

Jul 26, 2024
58:04
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris is examined for her career as a prosecutor and attorney general, highlighting her stance on policy issues like the death penalty and marijuana. The podcast discusses Harris's progressive evolution, Senate voting record, and efforts in addressing Central America issues. The hosts also joke about being kicked out of a library in Rhode Island.
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Quick takeaways

  • Kamala Harris' career shows evolving progressivism despite past prosecutorial controversies.
  • She displayed commitment to LGBTQ rights by not challenging same-sex marriage rulings.

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Kamala Harris, as Attorney General of California, faced challenges regarding her stance on prosecuting marijuana offenses, with some controversy over her approach to truancy issues as DA of San Francisco. Despite her evolving progressive views, she maintained the prosecutorial discretion to appeal a decision deeming the death penalty unconstitutional, showcasing the complexities of legal decisions in high-profile positions.

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