Vice President Kamala Harris has outlined a series of strategies for Democrats to enhance their electoral success, advocating for a more uncompromising approach and suggesting significant policy reforms. During a recent appearance at the National Urban League’s annual conference in Nashville, Harris discussed the high stakes for the party in upcoming elections.
"Registering folks to vote and having an agenda that is about turning out the vote in the greatest numbers we have ever seen so that in this environment where they are cheating, we will be too big to rig," Harris stated, drawing applause from the audience. She emphasized the need for Democrats to be "ruthless" in their approach, clarifying that this means being uncompromising rather than cruel or lawless.
Harris also proposed revisiting several foundational aspects of the U.S. political system. "We need to revisit the Electoral College," she announced, a statement that also received positive reception. Additionally, she suggested reconsidering the expansion of the Supreme Court to 13 justices, drawing a parallel to the number of district courts. The potential for statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. was also mentioned as an area for potential reconsideration if the territories wish to pursue it.
These proposals come as Harris has indicated she has not ruled out a future presidential run. In comments made to the BBC last year, she stated, "I am not done. I have lived my entire career as a life of service, and it’s in my bones."