On Wednesday, Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., and three other Republican colleagues made an effort to fast-track border and fracking bills. These are issues that Vice President Kamala Harris has altered her stance on since the start of her presidential campaign. Unfortunately, the Democrats blocked these attempts.
Britt, while leading an effort to pass a series of bills through unanimous consent, highlighted the notable difference in the way Vice President Harris is currently running compared to her previous service.
During her time as a senator in 2020, Harris criticized then-President Trump’s proposal to construct a wall on the southern border. She described it as a misuse of taxpayer funds that would not enhance our safety. In fact, she urged her Democratic Senate colleagues to oppose the plan.
Alabama’s junior senator pointed out that Democrats who blocked funding for the border wall on Wednesday have indicated that they do not share the same views as Harris’ presidential campaign.
According to Britt, Harris is being dishonest in her current positions.
According to the speaker, Kamala Harris has had enough time to secure our border. The speaker argues that Harris cannot have it both ways – either she wants to secure the border or she doesn’t. The speaker highlights Harris’ track record in the Senate and as vice president, suggesting that she hasn’t shown a commitment to securing the border.
The senator expressed her belief that the authenticity of her opponent’s flip-flops is questionable and emphasized the need for further investigation and discussion as the campaign progresses.
Britt, along with Senators Markwayne Mullin, James Lankford of Oklahoma, and Mike Lee of Utah, have utilized similar strategies. In fact, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, introduced a bill on Tuesday aimed at safeguarding the legality of in vitro fertilization procedures across the nation.
Britt argues that her legislation protects “religious liberty” by allowing facilities to choose whether or not to offer IVF. She believes that her bill provides nationwide certainty and peace of mind by ensuring that their Right to IVF Act. Additionally, the legislation would prohibit states from receiving federal Medicaid funds if they ban the procedure.
Inspired by a landmark decision by the  Alabama Supreme Court, both parties introduced bills addressing the legal status of frozen embryos. The court’s ruling equated frozen embryos with children, which prompted several IVF providers in Alabama to scale back their services due to concerns about potential lawsuits. In response, the state Legislature acted to protect these clinics from legal liability.
Reproductive rights, the border, and energy policies have become crucial issues in the upcoming 2024 election. Both sides are actively presenting their arguments to the voters, resulting in a constant political back-and-forth.
