Kamala Harris sits down for first solo interview as candidate, with similar answers as in debate

Harris emphasized in the debate and interview that she grew up in a middle class family.

Published: September 14, 2024 10:49am

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday sat down with a local ABC News affiliate for an interview and had very similar answers to the ones she gave in the debate this week on ABC with GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump 

She answered five questions in the interview with Philadelphia's Action News 6 ABC, according to the New York Post.

Anchor Brian Taff asked Harris for specifics on how she would bring down prices if she were to be elected president. 

“Well, I’ll start with this," Harris answered during the interview. "I grew up as a middle class kid. My mother raised my sister and me. She worked very hard."

“We as Americans have beautiful character. We have ambitions and aspirations and dreams. But not everyone necessarily has access to the resources that can help them fuel those dreams and ambitions,” Harris added.

While she didn't answer the question, she did highlight how she wanted to give new homeowners $25,000 to cover a down payment and would give tax cuts to small businesses.

Later in the interview, she said that she would be a president who would have common sense and would bring Americans together.

When asked about the second amendment, she said that she supports it but would require universal background checks and ban assault weapons. 

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