As a conservative opinion writer, I can’t help but shake my head at the hypocrisy coming from Vice President Kamala Harris. During a speech at the National Action Network 2023 Convention, Harris referred to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other Republicans as “extremist.”
It’s ironic that Harris would use such language when it’s her own party that has been pushing for extreme measures like expanding the Supreme Court and ending the filibuster.
Harris went on to claim that extremists across the country are attacking the freedom to vote and trying to erase America’s full history. It’s a classic example of playing the victim card while ignoring the facts. Voter ID laws have been implemented in states across the country, and there’s no evidence to suggest they’re suppressing anyone’s right to vote.
As for erasing history, that’s a ludicrous claim. We should teach our children about all aspects of our history, both good and bad, so that they can learn from our mistakes and strive for a better future.
Harris’s attack on Florida’s recent decision to ban abortion after six weeks is equally misguided. She fails to acknowledge that the vast majority of Americans believe in some restrictions on abortion, and that a six-week ban is a reasonable compromise. It’s also worth noting that Florida’s law provides exceptions for cases of rape, incest, and life-threatening conditions.
It’s time for Harris to stop playing politics and start focusing on the issues that matter. Americans deserve leaders who are willing to work together to find common ground, not engage in name-calling and fear-mongering. It’s time for the vice president to start leading by example.