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Harris Urges Unity, Critiques GOP Amid Shutdown Crisis

10/19/2025

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris promotes her memoir and urges Democrats to unite during the government shutdown.
She criticizes Republican leadership for the shutdown and argues against tax cuts favoring the wealthy.
Harris calls to protect working families from inflation and backs policies like the child tax credit and paid leave.
She warns of rollbacks to civil rights protections, including the Voting Rights Act, and hints at a 2028 run.

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris promotes her memoir and urges Democrats to unite during the government shutdown.
She criticizes Republican leadership for the shutdown and argues against tax cuts favoring the wealthy.
Harris calls to protect working families from inflation and backs policies like the child tax credit and paid leave.
She warns of rollbacks to civil rights protections, including the Voting Rights Act, and hints at a 2028 run.