Kamala Harris has effectively utilized her extensive experience in fighting violent crime and confronting drug cartels to guide her current approach to border issues. By returning to her roots as a prosecutor, she navigates the complexities of crime and border security more assertively, moving away from previously held progressive positions to align with her proven strengths. This shift demonstrates a strategic approach to addressing tough challenges by harnessing one's background and expertise.
The last two Democratic presidents took distinct approaches toward leading their party and the nation. New York magazine’s Jonathan Chait explains why he thinks Kamala Harris should embrace Barack Obama’s style of governance over Joe Biden’s.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from Amanda Lewellyn, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Photo credit: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images
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