CNN host reacts to Kamala Harris’ 2019 leftist policies

During a recent CNN segment, anchor Erin Burnett expressed surprise at the far-left policy positions of Kamala Harris from her 2019 presidential campaign. Burnett discussed a questionnaire from the ACLU that revealed Harris's support for decriminalizing all illegal drug possession, including hard drugs like fentanyl and crack cocaine. Additionally, Harris indicated her desire to end the detention of illegal immigrants and support taxpayer funding for gender-transitioning medical procedures for migrants and federal prisoners. CNN senior reporter Andrew Kaczynski highlighted that these positions were part of Harris's strategy to appeal to the left during the Democratic primary, as she sought to position herself to the left of candidates like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. The discussion also touched on Harris's current stance on immigration and border security, which contrasts sharply with her earlier positions. Burnett and Kaczynski noted the irony of Harris's administration using images of the border wall built during the Trump presidency in campaign ads, despite her previous condemnation of the wall as ineffective. This contradiction raises questions about her evolving policies and the political narrative she is currently promoting. In response to inquiries about her past positions, Harris's campaign emphasized that her current proposals differ significantly from those outlined in the 2019 questionnaire. They asserted that her governance and future plans reflect a more moderate approach, particularly regarding border security and drug policy, as she aims to appeal to a broader electorate in her 2024 campaign.