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- Kamala Harris slams Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ ‘humble’ remark: ‘This is not the 1950s’ (newsbreak.com)
Vice President Kamala Harris responded to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ comments about her not having biological children. Harris argued that Sanders’ statement is outdated and that women have a variety of family structures that can provide humility.
Harris discussed her own family, including her two stepchildren and her husband’s ex-wife, emphasizing that family comes in many forms. She criticized Sanders for insinuating that women without biological children are less humble.
Harris also addressed comments by Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, about “childless cat ladies.” She called them “mean-spirited” and emphasized that true strength lies in lifting others up.
Harris highlighted the impact of abortion bans on mothers, discussing the challenges they face in obtaining childcare, paid leave, and transportation to access care.
She appealed to those who may not personally agree with abortion, emphasizing their right to choose and the government’s role in respecting that choice. Harris also denounced Trump’s false claims about post-birth abortions, calling them insulting and untrue.
Harris expressed both excitement and nervousness in the final stretch of the campaign, emphasizing the importance of connecting with voters and discussing the stakes of the election.