Harris runs away from Biden’s image by refocusing on economy

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Vice President Kamala Harris has recalibrated the Democratic ticket by focusing on the economy, separating herself from President Joe Biden‘s former campaign.

Biden has attempted to make “Bidenomics” a key focus of his campaign, but as feelings on Biden’s handling of the economy continued to be negative, he shifted his focus to other matters, like democracy and abortion. With Harris elevated to the top spot on the Democratic ticket after Biden dropped out last month, she has put much of her early focus on the economy — while distancing herself from the president’s economic record.

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