Was Kamala from a middle-class family, or was it just another lie, one of many the moderators failed to check?

[Care4all]

That ridiculous. It’s like saying a rich person among the super rich is “middle class”

Who was rich? Her mother was working class. She didn't inherit any wealth from family.

You seem to be very intellectually dishonest on this topic.

 

[Mashmont]

Who was rich? Her mother was working class. She didn't inherit any wealth from family.

You seem to be very intellectually dishonest on this topic.

A PhD tenured professor is not "working class". Buying a home in the most expensive part of the country is not "working class".

 

[Lisa558]

Both her parents were professors. They lived in a high-end neighborhood in Montreal.

She also went to an expensive private school as a kid.

 

[Lisa558]

Who was rich? Her mother was working class. She didn't inherit any wealth from family.

You seem to be very intellectually dishonest on this topic.

Working class? A Ph.D professor is working class?

No. Working class are the mechanics, secretaries, retail clerks, taxi drivers, etc., that your side mocks.

 

[AsherN]

A PhD tenured professor is not "working class". Buying a home in the most expensive part of the country is not "working class".

Her mother was not tenured. She was a researcher. They rented a second floor apartment i, while home to expensive houses, is a mixed area.

 

[Mashmont]

Her mother was not tenured. She was a researcher. They rented a second floor apartment i, while home to expensive houses, is a mixed area.

She worked at the University of Illinois and the University of Wisconsin, spent time in France and Italy, and then received tenure at McGill University in Montreal.

Kamala Harris's Mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, Taught Her Daughters Resilience

"You can’t know who Kamala Harris is without knowing who our mother was," Kamala's sister once said.

www.townandcountrymag.com

 

[AsherN]

She worked at the University of Illinois and the University of Wisconsin, spent time in France and Italy, and then received tenure at McGill University in Montreal.

Kamala Harris's Mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, Taught Her Daughters Resilience

"You can’t know who Kamala Harris is without knowing who our mother was," Kamala's sister once said.

www.townandcountrymag.com

A tenure professor at McGill, in the faculty of Science, today makes $175,000. If salary has increased following inflation, that would have been about $32K in 1976.

 

[Arlette]

She probably just slept with the manager so he would punch her in and out without ever having shown up to work.

That would be my guess.

And all of them now walk funny. Kinda like John Wayne after he did Zza Zza

 

[Lesh]

Kamala Harris' Claim of Middle-Class Upbringing Claim Scrutinized - Washington Digest

Vice President Kamala Harris claimed during Tuesday's presidential debate that she was raised in a middle-class household, sparking debate and fact-checking efforts. However, fact-checkers have found this claim to be mostly false, as Harris grew up in an affluent neighborhood in Montreal...

washingtondigest.com

Vice President Kamala Harris claimed during Tuesday's presidential debate that she was raised in a middle-class household, sparking debate and fact-checking efforts.


However, fact-checkers have found this claim to be mostly false, as Harris grew up in an affluent neighborhood in Montreal, Canada, far from the modest life she suggested she knew, as Breitbart reports.

Harris made the comment while sidestepping a direct question about whether Americans were better off now than four years ago.


Instead of answering, she pivoted to her personal background, suggesting that her middle-class upbringing shaped her understanding of the needs of average Americans. Harris emphasized that her plan would uplift middle-class and working families.

Harris’ Focus on Middle-Class Solutions​

In an attempt to further align with the struggles of working-class families, Harris shared her belief in the dreams and ambitions of the American people.


She elaborated on her proposed “opportunity economy,” claiming that it would address the challenges facing many Americans, including high housing costs and insufficient support for young families.

The vice president's statements painted a picture of a person who understands the struggles of everyday citizens. She noted the shortage of affordable housing and the difficulty many families face in raising their children under current economic conditions. Harris positioned herself as someone who would deliver solutions to these issues.

Fact-Check Reveals Harris’ Wealthy Upbringing

However, a closer look at Harris’ background reveals that her claim of being raised in a middle-class environment may not reflect reality.

Breitbart News politics editor Emma-Jo Morris fact-checked Harris’ statements and reported that Harris grew up in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Montreal, Canada. Westmount, the area in question, is described by Jo-Morris as not only the most affluent area in Montreal but also one of the richest neighborhoods in all of Canada.


Harris’ home during her teenage years was located on Grosvenor Avenue, a prestigious street lined with Victorian homes. According to Harris’ high school friend, these homes often sell for over $1 million CAD. This stands in stark contrast to Harris’ portrayal of a modest, middle-class life.

Harris’ Friend Paints a Different Picture​

An op-ed written by Harris’ former high school friend further contradicts the vice president's claims of a struggling background. According to this source, Harris enjoyed a stable and comfortable upbringing, complete with family dinners and a secure home life. This depiction of her youth seems to conflict with the narrative of hardship and struggle that Harris implied during the debate.

Stable and secure… with family dinners.

Sounds pretty middle class to me