Harris Pledges Bipartisan Council, Citing McCain Legacy

Vice President Kamala Harris announced plans to create a bipartisan council of advisers if elected president, aiming to engage Republican and independent voters. This initiative, revealed during a campaign event in Scottsdale, Arizona, is part of her strategy to appeal to disaffected Republicans and counter her image as a liberal politician. Harris has promised to appoint a Republican to her Cabinet, a practice not seen in recent administrations, and has invoked the legacy of late Senator John McCain to emphasize the importance of a healthy two-party system and bipartisan collaboration. Her campaign is focusing on swing states like Arizona and Nevada, with recent polls showing her in a tight race with former President Donald Trump. The proposed bipartisan council is intended to provide diverse policy feedback and ensure a wide range of perspectives in her administration.