Kamala’s lies are piling up.
In her first interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris reinforced her position on fracking, stating unequivocally that she would not impose a ban if elected. Harris asserted that her stance on the issue was clearly communicated during the 2020 election cycle and remains unchanged.
“I have been consistent on this issue,” Harris declared. “Back in 2020, I made it clear on the debate stage that I would not ban fracking. I did not ban fracking as vice president, and I will not ban it as president.”
This statement contrasts sharply with her earlier positions. During a CNN town hall in 2019, Harris indicated that she supported a fracking ban on her first day in office, citing the environmental and health concerns associated with the practice. “There’s no question I’m in favor of banning fracking,” she said at the time. “I have a history of addressing this issue in California, and we must recognize the severe impact of fracking on the health and safety of our communities.”
When CNN’s Dana Bash brought up these earlier remarks, Harris maintained that her position had been clear throughout her political career. “I was transparent about my views in 2020, and nothing has changed,” Harris stated. “I have kept my promises and will continue to do so.”
Harris emphasized her commitment to climate action through legislative efforts such as the Inflation Reduction Act, which aims to invest over a trillion dollars in clean energy over the next decade and has already led to the creation of more than 300,000 clean energy jobs.
During the 2020 vice presidential debate with Mike Pence, Harris avoided directly answering questions about fracking, instead deferring to Joe Biden’s stance. “Joe Biden will not end fracking,” she said repeatedly during the debate.
The interview with CNN, which comes less than 70 days before Election Day, marks Harris’s first significant media appearance since being named the Democratic nominee. Despite this, she has not held a press conference in over a month. Her recent trip to Chicago was highlighted by her acceptance of the Democratic nomination at the party’s national convention.
This clarification from Harris underscores a notable shift from her previous positions, reflecting a broader strategy as she and President Biden seek to appeal to a wider electorate ahead of the upcoming election.
