Harris Casts Herself as Pro-Labor ‘Capitalist’ in Economic Pitch
- She pledged new tax credit for manufacturing union jobs
- Vice president called for investments in blockchain, AI
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Vice President Kamala Harris vowed to be an ally to both corporate executives and the employees who work for them, as the Democratic presidential nominee outlined her vision for an “opportunity economy” that funds new industry investments and builds the middle class.
For Harris, casting herself as an economic pragmatist who would seek to boost business – and worker protections – in her presidency is a bid to reverse voter skepticism on one of the campaign’s key issues. She pledged to support investments in manufacturing and small businesses, as well as tax benefits for families and subsidies for childcare, as a way to build a strong middle class to power economic growth.