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Harris's Platform for 2024

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Kamala Harris's platform for the 2024 presidential election encompasses several key areas, focusing on economic policies, social issues, and international relations. Here's an overview of her main policy positions:

 

Economic Policies

Harris's economic agenda, often referred to as an "opportunity economy," aims to support the middle class and address current economic challenges. Key elements include:

  • Supporting first-time homebuyers with up to $25,000 in down payment assistance

  • Proposing a tax credit for new parents

  • Advocating for the elimination of taxes on tips

  • Pushing to abolish subminimum wages for tipped employees and individuals with disabilities

  • Pledging to create 3 million rental units and homes in her first term

  • Supporting measures to prevent price gouging and price-fixing by corporations and landlords

 

Healthcare

Harris proposes extending healthcare cost controls to all Americans, including:

  • Expanding the $2,000 limit on out-of-pocket expenses

  • Extending the $35 cap on insulin costs beyond just seniors

 

Social Issues

 

Gun Control
Harris has consistently supported gun safety measures throughout her career, including:

  • Defending California's gun regulations as attorney general

  • Supporting the implementation of red-flag laws

 

Reproductive Rights
Harris has committed to signing legislation that codifies Roe v. Wade into law.

 

Judicial Reform

Harris supports "common-sense" reforms to the Supreme Court, including:

  • Implementing ethics standards for Justices similar to those for other federal judges

  • Introducing term limits for Supreme Court Justices

 

Labor Rights

Harris pledges to sign pro-labor legislation, including:

  • The PRO Act, enhancing labor protections

  • The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, protecting public sector workers' rights to organize

 

Immigration

Harris supports the bipartisan border bill that failed to pass Congress earlier this year, which includes:

  • Funding for detection technologies to combat drug trafficking

  • Increasing the number of border agents

 

International Relations

While specific details are limited, Harris has:

  • Engaged with global issues as a senator and vice president

  • Met with numerous international leaders and visited multiple countries

It's important to note that Harris's platform is still evolving, and more detailed policy proposals may emerge as the campaign progresses. Her campaign emphasizes building upon the Biden-Harris administration's achievements while addressing current economic and social challenges.

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