Before serving as attorney general, the 55-year-old Harris was the district attorney in San Francisco. But despite her controversial record on criminal justice, Harris has also been lauded for fighting for progressive change. Many today reject claims that she did not go far enough in pushing for criminal justice reform, arguing she was being judged by unfair standards. "As attorney general of the state of California, she had to defend laws in court whether or not she agreed with them," Pitney said. He said that, if anything, Harris's justice record will be an asset as she takes on Republicans in the run-up to the November vote.

Source: Daily Nation August 12, 2020 03:45 UTC