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- Opinion: Harris claims she’s for the middle class. Where’s she been for the past 4 years? (newsbreak.com)
Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent speech aimed at the middle class has raised concerns among critics. Harris proposed a plan to provide $25,000 to first-time homebuyers, but experts question its impact on the budget deficit, inflation, and housing affordability.
Harris also criticized former President Trump’s economic policies, highlighting job losses in manufacturing during his tenure. However, she has faced criticism for failing to acknowledge the economic challenges under the current administration, including high inflation and rising living expenses.
Harris’s economic plan, outlined in her book "A New Way Forward for the Middle Class," promises to lower costs and promote industries of the future. However, critics argue that it lacks concrete solutions and has not been implemented during the Biden-Harris administration.
Economic modeling suggests that Harris’s plan may not have a positive impact on the economy. Despite high stock prices and low unemployment, many Americans are facing financial struggles due to soaring grocery prices and housing costs.
Harris’s economic proposals have been met with skepticism as they fail to address the urgent need for substantial economic improvements. Trump’s economic policies may have had flaws, but they are seen by many voters as more effective in meeting the needs of the middle class.