Harris's Uncertainty on Climate Policy

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Is being vague a virtue? Why Kamala Harris is keeping her climate cards close

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Kamala Harris’s campaign is keeping its green policies vague, offering few firm positions or clear commitments.

This seems like a gamble but, according to research, it may be her smartest political move.

In past campaigns, vague policy positions often signalled a lack of seriousness on critical issues.

Research suggests specificity generally signals expertise on key issues.

Candidates use vague language to adjust their messaging for different audiences on the campaign trail without appearing inconsistent.

In Harris ’s case, this ambiguity has allowed media outlets focused on environmental justice to highlight her hardline 2020 positions.

It remains to be seen whether the blanks her voters are being required to fill in on climate action will continue to align with what her campaign is seeking to project.

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