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Kamala Harris: Meme Queen to Madame President?
Jul 23, 2024
Scaachi Koul, Slate senior writer, explores Kamala Harris's internet meme popularity and serious political platform questions. They discuss Harris's comedic moments, diverse heritage, centrist political history, communication style, and image evolution. The podcast delves into Harris navigating challenges, criticisms, and meme culture while aiming for a presidential image.
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Quick takeaways
- Kamala Harris straddles a progressive-right-of-center stance on prosecution, creating a complex political persona.
- Vice President Harris faces challenges under the Biden administration in unclear roles, questioning her effectiveness.
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Kamala Harris's Political Background and Policies
Kamala Harris's political career prior to becoming Vice President involved being a deputy district attorney in California in the early 90s. Her policies have varied between maintaining the status quo of policing and working towards a fairer system. Despite being labeled as progressive, her record on prosecution and progressive ideals falls slightly right of center, leading to a dichotomy in her presentation. This positioning may be influenced by a need to balance appealing to a diverse voter base.
