Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris shared a childhood photo of herself and her mother, revealing that as a teenager she used to work at a fast food chain to earn money.
In an emotional social media post, Harris, 59, recalled her childhood when she grew up in a middle-class family where her mother “saved for over a decade to buy a home”. “I was a teenager when the day finally came – and I still remember how excited I was,” she revealed in a post on X. Ms Harris also shared her experience working at McDonald’s to “earn money for expenses” while in college.
“It’s even harder when the cost of living goes up,” she said, highlighting the growing struggles many Americans face as the cost of living rises. She promised to make lowering costs and “increasing economic security” for all a top priority if elected president.
I grew up in a middle-class family. We spent most of my childhood as tenants.
My mom saved money for over a decade to buy a home. When that day came, I was a teenager — and I still remember how excited she was.
In college, I worked at McDonald’s to help make ends meet… pic.twitter.com/rQu2uVTkVQ
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 17, 2024
The pledge comes just ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Ms Harris is set to take the stage as the party’s official presidential nominee. Her candidacy was confirmed after she received overwhelming support in a virtual roll call of delegates confirmed by the Democratic National Committee.
However, with the convention fast approaching, voters are eager to understand where the Democratic presidential candidates stand on key issues. According to the BBC, Kamala Harris’s stance on economic issues includes supporting policies that benefit the middle class, such as mortgage assistance and tax credits for parents. On immigration, Ms Harris has championed bipartisan border security solutions while addressing the root causes of migration from Central America.
Ms Harris is a strong supporter of reproductive rights and has vowed to defend them across the country if elected president. She also supports NATO and continued aid to Ukraine, while maintaining Israel’s right to self-defense.
Regarding taxes, Ms. Harris opposes tax increases for those earning less than $400,000 and supports increasing corporate tax rates. Her goal is to expand access to healthcare without eliminating private insurance. Ms. Harris also supports gun safety regulations, including red-flag laws, to prevent gun violence.
