Kamala Harris Withholds Vote on California's Proposition 36

The Vice President declines to disclose her position on a key crime measure, sparking debate over her stance on criminal justice reform.

Proposition 36 aims to increase penalties for repeat shoplifting and certain drug offenses, reversing aspects of 2014's Proposition 47.
Harris, while campaigning in Michigan, stated she would not reveal her vote to avoid creating an endorsement close to the election.
The measure is supported by some Republicans and retail chains but opposed by Democratic leaders and social justice groups.
Critics argue the proposal could disproportionately affect lower-income individuals and those with substance abuse issues.
Harris's silence is seen by some as a strategic move to balance her progressive past with a centrist campaign approach.