Candidate for President of the United States of America
Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign, launched following President Biden’s decision not to seek re-election, focuses on a platform that builds on core Democratic issues while introducing several new economic and social proposals. With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, Harris emphasizes defending voting rights, protecting reproductive rights, and safeguarding LGBTQ+ protections. She advocates for policies like the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, which aim to protect and expand voting access nationwide. Wikipedia
On economic issues, Harris proposes substantial tax credits for low- and middle-income families, including an expanded Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. She also suggests making health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act permanent and introducing a down-payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers. To offset some of these costs, she supports increasing the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%
In terms of foreign policy, Harris’s stance aligns closely with continued U.S. support for Ukraine and Israel, while also pressing for diplomatic solutions. She favors strengthening immigration controls through bipartisan reform, which includes added border security while also offering a pathway to citizenship