Kamala Harris, after a long 7-week silence in her presidential race, conveniently released her so-called "New Way Forward" policy document just one day before a major debate. This sudden move raises eyebrows, especially when you scrutinize the content of the policy. Far from being "new," much of it either mirrors policies from the Trump administration, flips on her previous positions, or doubles down on the disastrous Biden-Harris record. Here’s a breakdown:
1. A Mirror of Trump’s Agenda
While Harris attempts to distinguish herself from Donald Trump, ironically, many of her proposals mimic his policies, albeit dressed up in progressive language.
Cutting Taxes for the Middle Class: Harris claims she will cut taxes for over 100 million working families by restoring the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. But this sounds eerily familiar to Trump’s tax policies, especially the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which doubled the Child Tax Credit. Is Harris’ plan a real break from Trump, or just a retread of the policies she once vehemently opposed?
Small Business Support: Harris touts her support for small businesses, highlighting plans to expand startup tax deductions and streamline regulations. This is reminiscent of Trump’s America First agenda, which slashed bureaucratic red tape and championed small businesses. But Trump’s policies actually worked, fostering record-high economic growth and a thriving entrepreneurial sector before the pandemic. Harris, meanwhile, was part of an administration that saw rampant inflation and stagnating small business growth.
2. Flip-Flopping on Key Positions
Harris has a long track record of changing her tune when politically convenient. Here are some key areas where she’s pivoted or contradicted her earlier positions:
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement: Harris now champions herself as a staunch advocate for law enforcement, boasting about cracking down on violent criminals and international cartels. But let’s not forget her tenure as California’s Attorney General, where she oversaw mass incarceration and refused to endorse progressive reforms. Then, during the 2020 election, she flipped, aligning with the Defund the Police movement before yet again trying to pivot back to a more "tough on crime" stance.
Healthcare: Harris now claims she will expand the Affordable Care Act and make healthcare a “right.” However, in her 2020 presidential bid, she flip-flopped between advocating for "Medicare for All" (effectively abolishing private insurance) and trying to soften her stance when it became politically damaging. This inconsistency demonstrates her lack of a clear, principled position on one of the most important issues facing Americans.
3. Doubling Down on Failed Biden-Harris Policies
Many of Harris’ so-called "new" proposals are simply extensions of the disastrous policies of the Biden administration. She is not offering a new way forward; she’s offering more of the same – more government control, higher taxes, and economic stagnation.
Housing: Harris claims she will build 3 million more affordable homes and provide $25,000 for first-time homebuyers. Yet, under Biden-Harris, we’ve seen inflation skyrocket, driving up the cost of living, including housing prices. Their housing policies have failed to address the root causes of the crisis—like overregulation, zoning laws, and high inflation—and now she wants to double down on the same failed approach. Harris’ plan to penalize landlords and corporate housing only threatens to exacerbate the housing shortage, not solve it.
Healthcare Costs: Harris touts her plan to cap insulin and prescription drug prices, much like Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. But Biden’s policies have already proven ineffective at addressing rising healthcare costs for most Americans, many of whom are now paying higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs. More government control has only led to more bureaucratic failures.
4. Agenda 47 vs. Project 2025: Harris' Attempted Distortion
Harris also takes jabs at what she calls “Trump’s Project 2025 agenda,” attempting to tie her opponents to this plan. But let’s be clear—Project 2025 is not Trump’s agenda. It’s a broader conservative initiative. Trump’s actual plan, Agenda 47, lays out his vision for America, focusing on rebuilding our economy, strengthening national security, and restoring law and order.
While Harris attempts to portray herself as the alternative to "Trumpism," her policies resemble the failed ideas of big government, Marxist redistribution, and bureaucratic overreach, all antithetical to the principles of Agenda 47. Trump's vision emphasizes individual liberty, limited government, and America First, while Harris’ platform represents a continuation of Washington's obsession with more regulation and central planning.
5. Marxist Tendencies and Ignoring Her Own Record
Perhaps the most telling sign of the Marxist nature of Harris’ agenda is her incessant focus on government intervention and control. From increasing taxes on the wealthy to her continued rhetoric about "fair shares," Harris’ economic plan is built on the principles of wealth redistribution, not wealth creation. She believes that a bigger government is the solution to all problems, despite centuries of evidence showing that government expansion stifles innovation, individual liberty, and economic growth.
Social Programs: Harris' call for government-run healthcare and expansive welfare programs is straight out of the Marxist playbook. Rather than promoting individual responsibility, hard work, and self-reliance—values central to the American dream—she pushes for a nanny-state approach, where the government controls more of our lives and makes decisions for us.
Finally, Harris cannot hide from her record. Her claim that she represents a "New Way Forward" ignores the fact that she has been part of the problem for the last 3.5 years. She was at the helm when inflation soared, crime spiked, the border collapsed, and economic growth stagnated. Instead of offering a bold new vision, Harris is simply doubling down on failure and hoping the American people don’t notice.
Conclusion
Kamala Harris’ “New Way Forward” is nothing more than a Marxist rebranding of failed Biden-Harris policies, thinly veiled behind rhetoric of fairness and opportunity. Her so-called innovations mirror Trump’s successful policies but are bloated with big-government ideals that stifle individual liberty and prosperity. And her attempt to distance herself from her own administration’s failures is not only disingenuous—it’s insulting to the American people. The contrast couldn’t be clearer: Agenda 47 focuses on restoring American greatness through individual freedoms and a robust economy, while Harris’ plan offers only more bureaucracy, higher taxes, and deeper government control.
America deserves better. Harris' vision is not a new way forward—it’s a tired return to the same failed progressive policies that have weakened our nation. The future must be America First, not government first.
