Harris was confronted about 'misleading' voters in audio obtained by ABC News.
Harris was confronted about"misleading" voters in audio obtained by ABC News.Kamala Harris meets with supporters in front of the 24th street BART station while on the campaign trail with Cruz Bustamonte, Oct. 4, 2003, in San Francisco.run for San Francisco district attorney, her campaign sent out mailers promoting her candidacy that touted her record as a prosecutor with "thirteen years of courtroom experience.
"How many cases have you tried? Can you tell us how many serious felonies you have tried? Can you tell us one?" Fazio asked Harris, according to audio ABC News obtained of the debate, which also included then-current San Francisco District Attorney Terence Hallinan.Fazio then pointed out campaign literature where Harris had been claiming a more extensive prosecutorial record.
Fazio's accusation in the 2003 debate did not hurt Harris, and she went on to best him in the election before winning a runoff against Hallinan with 56% of the vote to become the first person of color elected district attorney of San Francisco. "I think what the campaign was trying to communicate was that she had stood up in court, presented evidence, had investigated and then prosecuted, including live in court, advocating on behalf of a victim in hundreds of cases," said the person, who asked not to be identified.
"Kamala Harris had over 13 years of experience in the courtroom, seeking and getting justice for victims. She was both an experienced trial lawyer and team manager, which is why she was so effective at addressing the root causes of crime and upholding accountability," Mesloh, who went on to serve as Harris' communications director in the San Francisco DA's office, said in a statement.
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