It looks like Kamala Harris has a new strategy: take a few cues from President Trump’s playbook, tweak them slightly, and voilà—a policy! This time, it’s all about the child tax credit. Recently, she rolled out a proposal for a $6,000 per child tax credit, and if that number sounds oddly familiar, it’s because Trump’s running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, pitched something strikingly similar—a $5,000 per child tax credit.
Now, this isn’t Harris’ first rodeo when it comes to policy plagiarism. She previously latched onto Trump’s “no tax on tips” policy, rolling out her version shortly after Trump’s announcement. It seems she’s developed a bit of a habit of taking Trump-inspired policies, adding a bit of liberal sparkle, and calling them her own.
The $6,000 child tax credit proposal, much like the other policies she’s lifted from the Trump ticket, is positioned as a way to boost middle-class families, reduce child poverty, and help parents with the skyrocketing costs of childcare. But here’s the kicker: her move isn’t just about the policy—it’s a clear signal that she’s watching Trump’s campaign closely, and perhaps a little too closely.
Trump, known for his brash and unfiltered responses, isn’t exactly thrilled with Harris’ penchant for piggybacking on his ideas. This latest move could be seen as another attempt by Harris to stay relevant in an arena where Trump is once again dominating the conversation. By co-opting his policies, she’s not just borrowing his ideas; she’s acknowledging that the policies from Trump’s camp are resonating with voters—even those who might not be his biggest fans.
But let’s be honest, copying isn’t exactly the sincerest form of flattery in the cutthroat world of politics. It’s more like an admission that the original idea was pretty darn good, maybe even good enough to win an election. And for Harris, who’s had her share of struggles in carving out a distinct political identity, these borrowed policies could either be a stroke of genius or a sign that she’s struggling to find her own voice.
So, is Kamala Harris crafting a winning strategy or just riding the coattails of President Trump?
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