GREGORY RUSOVICH
Guest Writer
rusovich@lbknews.com
Now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic Party presidential nominee, voters can assess and compare her policy positions and previous performance to that of former President Donald Trump. We are all intimately familiar with Trump’s policies on the border, the economy, energy, crime and other vital issues. He also can be judged by his four-year presidential record. Harris has an extensive record too, one which ultimately may prove problematic for her candidacy.
On the border…
It’s hard to imagine a more damaging issue to Harris than the border. Despite mainstream media’s cynical effort to rewrite her leadership role in the administration’s border policy, President Biden announced Harris’ designation shortly after taking office. On March 24, 2021, President Joe Biden proudly put Harris in charge of immigration policy. “She’s the most qualified person to lead on efforts with Mexico and the Northern Triangle,” proclaimed the president.
“Thank you, Mr. President, for having confidence in me — the work will not be easy, but it is important work,” responded a grateful Kamala Harris. Let’s assess the results of her “important work.”
Since Biden took office (and Harris assumed the