That makes what you did even more problematic. Why are you doubling down? If you were “born knowing” then you can’t claim you were misinformed... Why not just acknowledge what you participated in as DA & AG fueled mass incarceration? Why not acknowledge most/some of it was wrong?
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Because there is more nuance in facts rather than just making a broad sweeping claim? She’ll have 2 years almost to explain the truth and her point of view. Remember, she didn’t MAKE the laws, she was elected and charged with UPHOLDING them.
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Empty words, we know your record: a powerful advocate of mass incarceration.
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Her actual record is early advocacy & implementation of a Second Chance Back-on-Track HS Diploma & job-training program to PREVENT recidivism, which led to a drop in re-incarceration rates from 50-70% to 10% recidivism. Also $0 cash bail reform legislation.
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I am supporting your candidacy right now, but don’t be flippant about your past comments and positions regarding criminal justice reform. You need to admit where your past views were wrong and how you would change course as POTUS.
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What is the specific issue of criminal justice reform you believe Harris was wrong on? Or was it the prosecutorial misconduct of Christopher Estes (George Gage case) or the other prosecutor (Baca case) that Harris signed off on when mediation failed & Court convicted?
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Are white people running this account who have no equity lens or understanding of these issues? The comms team needs training.
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And you thought Bernie would have issues with this? Pending comparison of course
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Mantra of the Civil Rights Movement wasn't put kids in jail, build more prisons- its right wing's answer to Civil Rights, as cuts funding for public schools etc. The right solution is to love, care for all children with all the support parents need.
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Now if only that had been her policy as a prosecutor :)
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