By Bloomberg (Politics) | Created at 2024-10-16 10:37:39 | Updated at 2024-10-16 12:28:07
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Harris’ price-gouging ban is part of a broader economic pitch that is highly focused on lowering costs, including a pledge to increase competition in the food industry.
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October 16, 2024 at 6:30 AM EDT
In a campaign ad that has been blasting across swing states, Kamala Harris says she would “lower your food and grocery bills by going after price gougers,” later adding, “You work hard for your paycheck. You should get to keep more of it.”
But if the vice president triumphs in November in the US presidential election, she’ll face a tough challenge making sure a winning political message doesn’t end up a letdown.
