Kamala Harris rated most liberal senator in 2019
Vice President Kamala Harris was rated the most liberal senator in 2019, even more left-wing than Sen. Bernie Sanders. GovTrack's scorecard analyzed her legislative behavior and committee positions, showing she cosponsored bipartisan bills the least and was among the most absent in votes.
Key Points
- Harris scored #100 in GovTrack's analysis, making her the most leftist senator in 2019
- She cosponsored bipartisan bills the least among Senate Democrats
- Ranked 3rd most absent in votes compared to all senators
Pros
- Harris was viewed as a progressive leader in the Senate
- Received endorsements from prominent Democrats like Hillary Clinton and Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Cons
- Critics argue that Harris used her positions as a prosecutor and Attorney General of California to protect powerful individuals rather than the vulnerable