Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have something up their sleeve
When Vice President Kamala Harris appeared for the first time with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in Philadelphia on August 6, they reintroduced joy into politics and governing. “Thank you for bringing back the joy,” Walz told Harris. He also referred to Harris as a “compassionate, careful, joyous leader” who “believes in each and every one of you.”
While Harris isn’t the President of the United States (yet), she’s been instrumental in working with President Joe Biden to find more ways to make everyday life less stressful and more fulfilling for Americans. A new initiative by the Biden-Harris administration, which hasn’t received much media attention, serves as a reminder that Harris, Walz, and Biden are politicians who consider themselves public servants committed to genuinely improving the lives of their constituents.
Biden and Harris launched a “Time Is Money” initiative on Monday, predicated on the idea that “Americans are tired of being played for suckers” and reflecting the fact the administration is “committed to addressing the pain points they face in their everyday lives,” according to a Fact Sheet. The initiative targets “corporate tricks and scams” such as “excessive paperwork, hold times, and general aggravation” that are “unnecessary headaches” to Americans that “degrade their quality of life” but help “pad the profits of big business.”
The Biden-Harris administration wants Americans to know that the hoops they’ve had to jump through to cancel a gym membership or claim a rebate are often intentional—part of a strategy to maximize profits at the expense of the consumer. With Time Is Money, the administration is doubling down on its commitment to making life simpler and less aggravating.
In addition to the specifics outlined in the Fact Sheet, the Biden-Harris administration is inviting the public to share ideas about how the federal government can step in and remove confusion, manipulation, deception, and delays to reclaim time and save money. You, along with your friends and family, can submit thoughts and suggestions through this page.
A vote for the Harris and Walz in November will keep Time Is Money alive while paving the way for more efforts that help Americans succeed against the frustrations and headaches of daily life. Supporting the Harris-Walz ticket means choosing a future where joy isn’t just a word or a feeling, but a guiding principle for U.S. leadership.
Ron Leshnower is a lawyer and the author of several books, including President Trump’s Month