Harris Stumped When Asked About Policy Issues

Vice President Kamala Harris struggled to explain during an interview this week where she would find funding for her extensive government programs if Republicans were to gain control of the Senate.

The question arose during a friendly interview with Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC, where Harris was asked about her plans if she could not finance her initiatives by increasing the corporate tax rate, a move that could negatively impact the economy.

“Well-, but we’re going to have to raise corporate taxes, and we’re going to have to raise, we’re going to have to make sure that the biggest corporations and billionaires pay their fair share. That’s just it,” Harris responded. “It’s about paying their fair share. I am not mad at anyone for achieving success, but everyone should pay their fair share.”

Asked what she’ll do if Republicans don’t agree w/ her plan to raise taxes on American consumers, Harris appears confused & repeatedly says they “have to pay their fair share.” pic.twitter.com/MUstGTUPTJ

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Harris claimed that teachers and firefighters pay more in taxes than the top earners in the U.S., despite the top 1% contributing 46% of the taxes collected, a larger share than the bottom 90% combined.

“But how do you find that line to make sure corporations are paying their fair share, but they’re not leaving our country?” Ruhle pressed.

“Well, listen, I work with a lot of CEOs. I have spent a lot of time with CEOs, and I’m going to tell you that the business leaders who are actually part of the engine of America’s economy agree that people should pay their fair share,” Harris claimed. “They also agree that when we look at a plan such as mine, that is about investing in the middle class, investing in new industries, investing in bringing down costs, invest in entrepreneurs like small businesses, that the overall economy is stronger and everyone benefits.”