Despite all the Democrats' praise, Kamala Harris’ shifting positions over the years have sparked questions and skepticism from many familiar with her in California.
She spent many years as a prosecutor not focused on major structural change. While attorney general, Harris did not take a position on the 2015 California Assembly proposal to make sure incidents involving police using deadly force were independently investigated. Now, though, the bill’s sponsor views her as an important voice aiding his bid to pass the measure.