Harris Faces Scrutiny For Ambiguous Stance On California Crime Measure
Kamala Harris, who is running for California Attorney General, has come under fire for her ambiguous stance on Proposition 47, a crime measure that was passed by state voters in 2014.
Proposition 47 reclassified certain drug offenses as misdemeanors instead of felonies, and it also reduced the penalty for certain property crimes.
Harris's Position
Harris has repeatedly said that she does not endorse Proposition 47, but she has also declined to say whether she would veto it if it were passed by the Legislature.
This stance has led to criticism from both supporters and opponents of Proposition 47.
Opponents of the measure say that Harris's refusal to take a clear stand shows that she is out of touch with the concerns of California voters.
Supporters of the measure say that Harris's position is a reflection of the fact that there is no consensus among voters about the effects of Proposition 47.
The Evidence
There is evidence to support both sides of the argument that Harris's stance on Proposition 47 is ambiguous.
On one hand, Harris has repeatedly said that she does not endorse the measure. In a 2016 interview, she said that she believes Proposition 47 has "created real problems" and that she would support efforts to "fix it."
On the other hand, Harris has also declined to say whether she would veto Proposition 47 if it were passed by the Legislature. In a 2018 interview, she said that she would "have to take a look at it" before making a decision.
Conclusion
It is clear that Harris's stance on Proposition 47 is ambiguous. This ambiguity has led to criticism from both supporters and opponents of the measure. It remains to be seen whether Harris will take a clearer stand on the issue in the future.