Kamala Harris defends policy shifts in first TV interview [Video]

Vice President Kamala Harris defended policy shifts and clarified her position in a TV interview with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.Harris responded to a question from CNN’s Dana Bash about whether she would appoint a Republican to her cabinet as president.”Yes, I would,” Harris replied.Harris also outlined her plans to strengthen the middle class, invest in affordable housing, and expand the child tax credit but reversed a previous stance on fracking.”I made that clear on the debate stage in 2020 that I would not ban fracking,” Harris said. “As vice president I did not ban fracking. As president I will not ban fracking.”She also addressed her stance on decriminalizing illegal border crossings, advocating for consequences, law enforcement and a bipartisan border security bill.”I believe there should be a consequence,” Harris said. “We have laws that have to be followed and enforced that address and deal with people who …