Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said she is a proud and patriotic American who loves her country by rejecting the Republicans’ accusation that she was pushing a “socialist” agenda, claiming that her values reflect America’s values.
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In a final campaign push in Arizona on Wednesday, Harris told a rally in Tucson that “everything is at stake” as he focused his speech on criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, The New York Times reported.
The California senator also spoke out against allegations by Republicans that she is pushing a “socialist” agenda.
“You know, my values have been talked about. Well, let me tell you: I am a proud and patriotic American. I love my country and our values reflect the values of the United States, ”he told his followers.
Contrasting her with Trump campaigns where she addresses large crowds without everyone wearing masks or maintaining social distancing, she said she and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden “have been clear from the start” that “we are going to talk. with voters, but do so in a way that doesn’t put their safety and health at risk. ”During an event with Latina businesswomen before the rally, Harris’s helpers carefully made sure that none of the participants stood too close during the photo opportunity with the senator, and told people to keep their distance.
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Also in the past, Harris has refuted allegations that his policies are socialist in nature.
Harris, 55, was a candidate for president until last year before he dropped out of the race for lack of popular support. Harris returned to the political spotlight after Biden chose her as his running mate in the November 3 election.
Born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris is the first Native American woman and the first black woman to be elected by a major American political party to the highest office.
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are being challenged in the Nov.3 election by former Vice President Biden and his running mate Harris.
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