A resurfaced video of Vice President Kamala Harris advocating for a fracking ban in 2019 has reignited scrutiny over her leftist stance, especially following her recent reversal on the issue during her 2024 presidential campaign.
A recently resurfaced video of Vice President Kamala Harris advocating for a fracking ban has ignited discussion on social media, underscoring a contentious issue that has followed her throughout her presidential campaign. During a September 2019 appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon, Harris declared, “Climate change is the single greatest threat facing our world today. That’s why I am committed to passing a Green New Deal, creating clean jobs and finally putting an end to fracking once and for all.”
At that time, Harris, then a California senator, was actively seeking the Democratic nomination for president and had reiterated her support for a fracking ban in various campaign settings, including a CNN town hall where she stated there was “no question” she was in favor of it.
However, the political landscape shifted when Harris reversed her position. In a CNN interview last month, she stated, “What I have seen is that we can grow, and we can increase a clean energy economy without banning fracking.” This pivot has drawn criticism from progressives and raised questions about her commitment to environmental issues.
The resurfaced video has brought renewed attention to her previous statements, illustrating the challenges Harris faces as she balances progressive ideals with the practicalities of running for president. As she campaigns for the Democratic nomination in 2024, the issue of fracking continues to be a sticky point, reflecting the complexities of navigating party dynamics and voter expectations.
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