Vice President Kamala Harris used profanity during a speech at the annual Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Legislative Leadership summit, urging individuals to break barriers and stand up for themselves, especially in rooms where they are the only ones with their background.
New York Times columnist Charles Blow criticized talk show host Drew Barrymore for referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as "Momala," highlighting the harmful impact of even seemingly innocuous stereotypes on Black women. Blow argued that such language perpetuates stereotypes like the mammy caretaker image, diminishing Harris's political role to one of comfort and nurturing, rather than representation. He emphasized the need for Harris to be treated like any other White male leader in political roles, without being burdened with comforting the country during times of crisis.
Former View cohost Meghan McCain criticized Drew Barrymore for her recent interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on The Drew Barrymore Show, calling it disrespectful and inappropriate for the VP. Barrymore referred to Harris as "Momala" during the interview, suggesting a need for maternal energy. McCain expressed concerns about the lack of respect shown towards a powerful political figure like Harris and criticized Barrymore's interview style. The exchange sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some finding it cringeworthy and others praising Harris's response to the situation.
Vice President Kamala Harris responded to criticism of her laugh, suggesting it reflects Americans adjusting to having a female vice president. Harris emphasized the significance of empowerment and not conforming to societal expectations, highlighting the importance of individuality. She also discussed the impact of never letting others diminish one's power and the need for empathy in leadership. Harris's laugh has been a focal point of criticism, with some labeling it unfavorably. Despite facing backlash, Harris remains steadfast in her authenticity and message of self-empowerment.
Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the new Florida abortion ban, attributing it to former President Donald Trump and warning of increased restrictions under a potential second Trump administration. Harris highlighted the impact on women's freedoms and trust in women's decisions. She also addressed the criminal prosecution threats against medical providers and Trump's recent comments on punishing women for undergoing abortions in banned states.
Vice President Kamala Harris avoided commenting on the Biden-Harris campaign's use of TikTok amidst national security worries, and during an appearance on Drew Barrymore's show, she was lightheartedly asked to be a maternal figure for the country, which sparked mixed reactions on social media.
Kamala Devi Harris ( KAH-mə-lə DAY-vee; born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney who is the 49th and current vice president of the United States under President Joe Biden. She is the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first African-American and first Asian-American vice president. A member of the Democratic Party, she was previously attorney general of California from 2011 to 2017 and a U.S. senator from California from 2017 to 2021.Born in Oakland, California, Harris graduated from Howard University and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. She began her career in the office of the district attorney (DA) of Alameda County, before being recruited to the San Francisco DA's Office and later the City Attorney of San Francisco's office. In 2003, she was elected DA of San Francisco. She was elected AG of California in 2010 and re-elected in 2014. Harris served as the junior U.S. senator from California from 2017 to 2021; she defeated Loretta Sanchez in the 2016 Senate election to become the second African-American woman and the first South Asian American to serve in the U.S. Senate. As a senator, she advocated for healthcare reform, federal de-scheduling of cannabis, a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, the DREAM Act, a ban on assault weapons, and progressive tax reform. She gained a national profile for her pointed questioning of Trump administration officials during Senate hearings, including Trump's second Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, who was accused of sexual assault.Harris sought the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, but withdrew from the race prior to the primaries. She was selected by Joe Biden to be his running mate, and their ticket went on to defeat the then incumbent president and vice president, Donald Trump and Mike Pence, in the 2020 election. Harris and Biden were inaugurated on January 20, 2021.
Vice President Kamala Harris avoided answering reporters' questions about Hamas accepting a ceasefire by jokingly mentioning 'shrimp and grits' during a campaign stop at a black-owned restaurant in Detroit, Michigan. Harris was in Detroit to promote economic opportunities for black businesses as part of her 'Economic Opportunity Tour', advocating for more federal spending to support black entrepreneurs and address disparities in the real estate market. The ceasefire deal involving Hamas and Israel, brokered by Egypt and Qatar, remains uncertain with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intentions to continue into the Gaza Strip.
The political positions of Kamala Harris are reflected by her United States Senate voting record, public speeches, and interviews. Kamala Harris served as the junior senator from California from 2017 to 2021. On August 11, 2020, Harris was selected by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to be his running mate in the 2020 United States presidential election, running against incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. With Biden's election victory, Harris was subsequently elected as vice president. Harris was described by The New York Times as a pragmatic moderate, with policy positions that broadly mirror those of Biden. However, the non-partisan GovTrack rated Harris as the most liberal U.S. Senator, prompting debate over her position in center-left and left-wing politics. Despite this, left-wing activists have criticised Harris on numerous occasions for her past actions as a prosecutor, which have been called “right-wing”.
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