Former Vice President Kamala Harris accused the Republican Party of "cheating" in upcoming midterm elections, stating that they are manipulating voting processes to suppress turnout. Harris expressed her full-time focus on the midterms, aiming to secure victories for Democrats to "stop the madness" and restore a sense of sanity to government.
During a podcast conversation with Megan Rapinoe on "What Are You Like?", Harris elaborated on her concerns, saying, "These folks are cheating. They're redrawing lines. They're trying to make it more difficult for people to vote so they won't vote because they are afraid of the power of the people." She emphasized her commitment to helping people restore balance in government by winning back the House and Senate.
Harris also addressed her motivation for remaining in public life, stating, "I don't know how to live and not serve." She conveyed a desire to help "move the needle" and restore a functioning government.
The Republican National Committee, through its election integrity Communications Director Ally Triolo, responded to Harris's remarks. Triolo suggested that Harris's concerns about voter ID and proof of citizenship laws indicate a belief that Democrats cannot win without manipulating the system. "Voter ID and proof of citizenship are common sense, but Democrats can’t win elections without cheating the system," Triolo stated.
When asked about a potential presidential run in 2028, Harris indicated that her immediate priority is the current election cycle. "'28 doesn't matter if we don't win '26," she said.
Harris also affirmed her support for any Democratic candidate needing her on the campaign trail, regardless of their willingness to campaign with her. "Listen, Peter, we need to win, OK? Bottom line, we need to win," she stated in a prior interview. "I look forward to being on the trail and helping folks where I can be helpful, but we have got to put a check on this lawless administration and deliver what Americans need and deserve. Lower costs, affordable healthcare, affordable childcare, you name it. So, I support them in doing whatever they need to do to win."
The discussion also touched upon Rapinoe's experiences as a female athlete and the broader landscape of equal rights, drawing parallels between progress and regression in women's sports and general rights. Rapinoe noted a historical resistance to discussing women's issues, followed by a period of significant advancement, and now a perceived regression.
