GOP senator accuses Harris of lying, not flip

Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri has publicly accused Vice President Kamala Harris of dishonesty regarding her political positions as the 2024 presidential election approaches. He claims that Harris has not altered her views on key policies, labeling her as the 'most radical candidate' and asserting that her past support for policies like 'true open borders amnesty' contradicts her current campaign rhetoric. Schmitt made these remarks during an appearance on Fox News, where he suggested that Harris's public speaking is often scripted or incoherent, which he believes is a tactic to keep her from facing scrutiny. As the election nears, Schmitt is encouraging former President Donald Trump to continue criticizing Harris on issues that resonate with voters. He believes that Trump's image as a 'change candidate' will resonate well in the upcoming election, which he describes as a 'change election.' Schmitt also noted that Trump appears to be performing better in this election cycle compared to his 2016 campaign. In a recent CBS News-YouGov poll, Harris has reportedly gained some support among voters who prioritize economic issues, with 47% backing her compared to 43% from the previous month. This shift indicates that she may be making inroads with a critical voter demographic as the election approaches. Schmitt's comments reflect a broader narrative among some Republicans who view Harris as a significant political opponent. He argues that while she has received endorsements from over 700 national security officials, the general public sentiment favors Trump's return to the presidency, suggesting a disconnect between political elites and average voters.