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Kamala Throws Biden Under The Bus

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Wow! Kamala is really stabbing Biden in the back now.

On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged a troubling reality during a campaign event in Raleigh, North Carolina: the cost of food remains “too high” under President Biden’s administration. Her comments came as she laid out her new economic plan to a modest gathering at Wake Tech Community College.

Harris pointed out that while the pandemic had caused a spike in prices due to disrupted supply chains, the situation has not fully recovered even as these supply chains have improved. “We all saw prices rise during the pandemic due to supply chain issues, but even with improvements in these chains, prices remain excessively high,” she stated.

This admission echoes concerns often voiced by former President Donald Trump, who frequently highlighted the comparative strength of the economy during his presidency. Harris’s observation that a loaf of bread now costs 50% more than it did before the pandemic reinforces Trump’s critique. She also noted that ground beef prices have surged nearly 50%, prompting a notable reaction from the audience.

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Harris attributed the escalating food costs to what she described as “bad actors” in the industry, including “big food companies” enjoying record profits and “grocery store chains” failing to pass on savings to consumers. However, her speech largely overlooked the broader impact of inflation, which has been a significant factor in the rising cost of groceries.

The vice president briefly touched on inflation, celebrating a decrease to below 3% in recent data. This figure, though an improvement, contrasts sharply with the peak inflation rate of 9.1% in June 2022 during the Biden administration.

In her speech, Harris also outlined ambitious proposals for her first 100 days if elected president. Among these were a $25,000 grant for first-time homebuyers and a proposed federal ban on price gouging for food. The event, with an attendance of around 250 people, was notably smaller compared to her previous rallies, reflecting a shift in campaign dynamics since her nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate.