Vice President Kamala Harris spent an hour addressing challenging questions and defending her tenure as a prosecutor, senator, and vice president. Amidst increasingly tight polling in the presidential race, Harris has been conducting numerous interviews, including a town hall on “The Breakfast Club” radio show on October 15.
During the Detroit-based session, Harris tackled tough questions from listeners, particularly about her policies aimed at the Black community. One notable topic was her record as a prosecutor, with host Charlamagne questioning her on allegations that she imprisoned thousands of Black men for marijuana offenses. Harris refuted the claims, describing herself as a "progressive prosecutor" and stating that she didn’t incarcerate people for simple marijuana possession. Despite over 1,900 marijuana convictions under her leadership in San Francisco, she argued that most offenders didn’t serve time.
Harris also discussed her stance on marijuana decriminalization and its disproportionate impact on Black men. The Biden administration recently moved to lower marijuana’s classification as a high-risk drug.
On the topic of reparations, Harris pointed to her commitment to policies supporting Black men, such as forgivable business loans, emphasizing that her proposals weren’t politically motivated but rooted in long-standing priorities. When asked about reparations for slavery, she said it was an issue that needs further study, highlighting her broader economic policies for the Black community.
Charlamagne also raised the criticism that Harris tends to come across as overly scripted. In response, Harris acknowledged her disciplined approach but explained that repeating key messages was crucial to ensure clarity on her positions and the stakes of the upcoming election.
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