Despite her recent expressions of concern over inflation’s impact on everyday Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris played a pivotal role in passing legislation that contributed to the current inflation crisis.
During his late-night speech at the Democratic National Convention, President Joe Biden praised Harris for her decisive role in enacting the Inflation Reduction Act. “Guess who cast the tie-breaking vote? Vice President, soon-to-be President Kamala Harris, and now it’s the law of the land,” Biden said, referencing the $739 billion spending package that passed the Senate by a narrow 51-50 margin in August 2022, thanks to Harris’ vote.
However, the perception of Harris’ contribution to this legislation has shifted as the effects of inflation have become more apparent, affecting everything from housing prices to grocery costs.
Inflation levels have reached heights not seen since the 1970s during President Jimmy Carter’s administration, as noted by Fox News. Rent has surged by 13 percent, and new mortgage costs have jumped by 36 percent.
Prices for essentials like baby food have risen by 13 percent, and frozen vegetables by 14 percent, according to Americans for Tax Reform (ATR). The costs of staples such as butter, bread, flour, and breakfast cereals