Kamala Harris's Positions on 10 key Issues

Days before the Democratic National Convention, Vice-President Kamala Harris is riding high on a wave of favourable polls and energetic rallies.

But beyond the good vibes, where does the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee stand on key issues?

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Over the years, some of her positions have shifted and some have said that she has struggled to define herself.

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To get a better understanding of what her policy agenda now might look like, BBC News reviewed Ms Harris' recent speeches and public statements as a 2024 candidate,

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her track record as vice president and her political background as a prosecutor, senator from California, and presidential candidate in 2020.

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According to Ms. Harris's campaign, the BBC, her most recent remarks accurately represent her goals in the event that she is elected president.

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Building on the historic agenda of the Biden-Harris Administration, which defeated Big Pharma and generated over 16 million jobs, Vice President Harris will

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