Title: Kamala Harris’ Lack of Policy and the Weaponization of Project 2025
Blank Slate Campaigning and Trump’s Policy Platform
As Kamala Harris positions herself as a blank slate candidate, her lack of concrete policy proposals raises questions about her vision for the country. Unlike Harris, former President Donald Trump boasted a comprehensive 20-point platform called Agenda 47, which addressed crucial issues such as border security and inflation. If the election were solely based on policies, Trump’s platform would have given him a significant advantage, as it tackled the problems of the past four years, including inflation, illegal migration, crime, and disunity.
A Collision Course with Joe Biden’s Legacy
However, Harris faces a challenge in defining a new policy direction, as it puts her at odds with President Joe Biden, who is dedicated to defending his own legacy. This clash of interests further complicates Harris’ task of adding substance to her campaign. Democrats recognize that policy is Harris’ Achilles’ heel, and time is running out to establish her own palatable policies before her past and Biden’s legacy become defining factors.
The Weaponization of Project 2025
To fill the policy void, Democrats have resorted to weaponizing the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. This project, a compilation of sensible policy suggestions created by the conservative think tank, was designed to guide the thinking of the next Republican administration. Recognizing the popularity and potential threat of these policies, Democrats have systematically attacked and misrepresented Project 2025 to discredit it.
Misinformation and False Assertions
Both Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, have spread false assertions about Project 2025. At her first campaign rally, Harris falsely claimed that the project intended to cut Social Security and Medicare, give tax breaks to billionaires and corporations, and burden working families. None of these claims are true. Walz, on the other hand, portrayed Project 2025 as a dystopia that bans abortion, enslaves women, and discriminates against LGBTQ concerns, which is far from the truth.
The Reasonable Policies of Project 2025
In reality, Project 2025 contains a multitude of reasonable policies based on common sense thinking, aligning with Trump’s Agenda 47 and taking inspiration from a conservative playbook produced by Heritage in 1981 during the Reagan administration. Recent polling in swing states has shown overwhelming public support for Project 2025’s main policies. These policies include requiring businesses to verify the legal residency of their employees, reducing government spending to combat inflation, enforcing existing immigration laws, and ensuring tax equity for married couples.
The Potential of Project 2025
While Project 2025 may have been unfairly maligned and discarded, its policies hold the potential for electoral success and effective governance. These policies reflect the best of conservative economic and social policy thought and could significantly improve the complexities of government. Ronald Reagan himself embraced Heritage’s original 1981 suggestions, distributing copies to his cabinet and urging them to incorporate the ideas. It is evident that incorporating the best ideas from conservative policy think tanks is a logical step towards effective governance.
Conclusion:
Kamala Harris’ lack of policy proposals raises concerns about her vision for the country, especially as she positions herself as a blank slate candidate. The weaponization of Project 2025 by Democrats highlights the importance of policy in the election, as well as the potential for common-sense conservative policies to address pressing issues. By incorporating the best ideas from conservative policy think tanks, a government can improve governance and tackle the complex challenges faced by the nation.
