Kamala’s policy plans mirror Biden’s as she tries to distance herself from his legacy

Her advisors told the Wall Street Journal that her detailed agenda, which may come in the form of several plans released over the coming weeks, is not likely to differ in substance from Biden’s stances. Instead, the advisors expect smaller shifts highlighting Harris’ resume, with the current vice president planning to lean into her previous role as a prosecutor.

Harris’ team of economic advisors is in the process of creating a policy framework that focuses on affordable housing, lowering costs for families, taking on corporate excess, and boosting small businesses, people involved in the discussions told the outlet.

"She recognizes that there are particular places within their shared agenda where her values and her voice could particularly shine through," a Harris advisor said.

Harris is expected to call for an expanded tax credit, paid family leave, affordable child care, and lower healthcare and drug costs, advisors said. All these are issues that Biden had proposed earlier in his term.

Despite being closely aligned with Biden’s policies, Axios reported that Harris hopes to distance herself from Biden and his unpopularity on certain issues.

Her advisors told the outlet that "she wants to break with Biden on issues on which he's unpopular." Advisors stated that Harris does not fully want to be defined by the Biden-Harris White House record, which has been marked with foreign and domestic failures.

"A big part of the Harris plan," Axios reported, "is to unapologetically change some of her more liberal positions, and claim her White House experience helped change her mind."