Vice President Kamala Harris is under fire from the progressive wing of her party as she moderates her stance in pursuit of broader electoral appeal.

Harris's policy shifts, aiming for wider mainstream approval, have sparked concerns among progressives who feel their concerns are being sidelined, as Breitbart reports.

In an attempt to position herself as a centrist candidate for the upcoming presidential election, Harris has recently distanced herself from several progressive policies she once championed.

This strategic pivot was evident in her last month's CNN interview in which she insisted, "My values have not changed," despite her campaign’s apparent new direction.

Shift Away from Radical Policies Causes Stir

The vice president’s campaign has explicitly stated that Harris no longer backs several key progressive measures.

Among these are ending detention for illegal migrants, defunding the police, and the total ban on fracking -- all previously central to her more radical platform.

Additionally, her support waned for the "Green New Deal" and the abolition of private health insurance, marking a significant realignment of her policy stance.

Reaction from the Left and Political Analysts

This retreat from radical stances has not gone unnoticed. Sen. Bernie Sanders has openly criticized Harris, asserting that "she was changing her policies to win the election," signaling a tactical rather than ideological repositioning.

Alex Shephard of The New Republic further critiqued Harris for seemingly adopting President Biden’s policies under the guise of a "New Way Forward."

Breitbart News’ John Nolte echoed this sentiment, albeit more scathingly, suggesting that even left-leaning critiques like that from The New Republic offer "friendly advice" that borders on ridicule for her policy plagiarism.

New Policies Introduced Amid Criticism

In the wake of these criticisms, Harris’s campaign has rolled out less controversial policy adjustments. One such minor change involves not banning plastic straws, a reversal from her previous environmental stance aimed at phasing them out.

The recent Democratic National Convention further highlighted this strategic shift, emphasizing a return to normalcy and middle-class concerns, yet notably lacking in bold policy declarations from Harris herself.

Upcoming Debate Holds Potential for Redefinition

As the political atmosphere heats up, Harris's campaign introduced new initiatives in August focusing on consumer and housing issues.

These include tackling price gouging in grocery stores, eliminating taxes on tips received by workers, and encouraging new home construction.

This new focus seems designed to appeal to a broader voter base, possibly as a strategy to counteract the fallout from her policy shifts.

Progressives Left Wanting More

Despite these efforts, the shift in Harris’s policies has left many progressives feeling that their concerns are being overlooked.

The tension within the Democratic Party highlights the challenges Harris faces in uniting diverse factions under her leadership as she prepares for a tough election battle.

The coming weeks will be telling, as Harris strives to balance her centrist appeal with the progressive principles that many of her supporters still hope she will champion.