Forbes August 1, 2024
Joshua Cohen

If elected President, presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris looks to expand upon the Administration’s efforts to reduce healthcare costs. But Harris will also likely distinguish herself from President Biden in a number of areas, including more vocal support for abortion rights and a possible broadening of the scope of the role of the federal government in the healthcare sector.

On the issue of abortion, Vice President Harris has been a much more outspoken advocate than Biden. Harris has forcefully called on Congress to restore the protections offered by Roe v. Wade with respect to women’s reproductive rights. She has made women’s autonomy in deciding whether or not to end pregnancies a centerpiece of her campaign.

By contrast, Biden said during...

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