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Kamala Harris seems to have a particular knack for pilfering good ideas from the Trump administration while simultaneously attempting to rewrite her political history. The latest episode in her ongoing saga of hypocrisy involves a proposed small business tax credit that harkens back to a policy she vehemently opposed just a few years ago. Kevin Hassett, who served as a senior advisor to Trump, has pointed out that Harris’s newfound enthusiasm for this $50,000 tax credit beautifully contrasts her previous resistance when Republicans championed the same idea. It’s a classic case of a political flip-flop that would make even the most seasoned acrobat envious: remarkable dexterity that reveals just how malleable her principles really are.
Hassett articulated that back in 2018, the Republican-led initiative aimed to raise the small business deduction from its current $5,000 to $20,000. This sensible legislation received little Democratic support, showcasing a clear divide in values. Now, with an election on the horizon, Harris has suddenly adopted the very idea she once rejected, undoubtedly hoping that shifting to the right will win over moderates and independents. The transformation from opposition to adoption appears less a matter of changed beliefs and more a desperate ploy to curry favor with voters.
Meanwhile, Harris Steals Another Key Trump Economic Policy, Says Former Trump Senior Advisorhttps://t.co/397uix1sVu
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The manipulation of policy positions isn’t new for Harris. She seems perpetually caught between her radical San Francisco roots and the mainstream audience she hopes to appeal to. The only consistency in her political career is her ability to bend and twist positions to suit the moment. Liberal politicians have been known for their ruthlessness in wielding the power of reinvention, but Harris seems to take it to an entirely new level. This isn’t merely flip-flopping; it’s a full-on barrel roll over a carefully curated history of opposition.
As Hassett emphasized, the topic of expanding deductions for start-up businesses remains fundamental to conservative economic principles. Republicans understand that reducing the tax burden on small businesses fosters growth and innovation, while Democrats have repeatedly stood in the way. Harris’s rebranding makes one wonder if she truly supports these ideas or is merely performing for the cameras in a bid for electoral viability.
Cynicism aside, anyone with a keen eye knows Harris’s duplicity will likely resurface post-election. If she were to claim victory, it stands to reason her enthusiasm for moderate policies would vanish as quickly as it appeared, revealing the true brown paper bag of San Francisco liberalism she’s been trying to hide. The real Kamala Harris—one who will prioritize leftist policies—will come barreling back, and the ideals of fiscal responsibility and pro-business development will be cast aside once more. In the end, voters are left with a stark reality: come November, anyone buying into Harris’s charade is in for a rude awakening.
