Gov. Newsom evades inquiry on Harris's price controls: "She hasn't disclosed specifics"
Gov Gavin Newsom did not respond to Planet Chronicle Digital's requests for comment.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., did not explicitly state whether he supported Vice President Kamala Harris' recently introduced food industry price-control plan, which her campaign characterized as a first-ever ban on "price-gouging."
The California governor and Democratic star player stated that they have not seen the details of Harris' economic plan, particularly the price-fixing aspect of it, when asked about their support for it on Planet Chronicle Digital.
The governor did not respond to the question during the first two attempts, and his security guard physically removed Planet Chronicle Digital's microphone at one point.
If the details align with Elizabeth Warren's approach, he believes they are worthy and noteworthy, as he stated on Tuesday during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Elizabeth Warren, a senator from Massachusetts, has introduced legislation to combat "price-gouging" by corporations. The Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2024 would empower the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to enforce a federal ban on excessive price increases, regardless of a seller's position in the supply chain.
The senator's bill was presented with the support of co-sponsors and vulnerable Democratic Sens. Bob Casey and Tammy Baldwin, who are both running for re-election in November in battleground states where their policies may not be universally popular.
Newsom has been targeting price gouging in California, specifically in the oil and pharmaceutical industries.
"He expressed appreciation for Harris' proposal but admitted he hasn't had the chance to examine the specifics."
On Monday, Newsom told Planet Chronicle Digital that Harris' broader economic proposal was "familiar."
The expansion of child tax credits, including newborn tax credits, is not effective, according to him. However, he acknowledged that these programs work.
The government would establish a $40 billion fund to help local governments build more housing units and crack down on landlords.
Planet Chronicle Digital did not receive a comment from Harris' campaign in time for publication.
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