Kamala Harris: "I'm a Progressive Democrat … I'm not a Socialist" | Video

Senator Kamala Harris, a Democratic presidential candidate in 2020, clearly explains her political philosophy by telling CNN's John King in an interview that she is "not a socialist".

"I certainly think we should all wish our leaders do not engage in insults, because it's only a very low-level speech," Harris said. "I'm a progressive democrat, I'm a democrat, I'm a proud democrat, I'm not a socialist."

Look at the full interview below:

HARRIS: Well, first of all, I think it's important to distinguish between a person who has a policy issue with a label and a name. All these points are different. And I certainly think we should all want that. Our leaders do not engage in insults, because it is really very little talk and we should expect more from the leaders.

As for my position, who I am, I am a progressive democrat. I am a democrat. I am a proud democrat. I am not socialist.

I believe that the citizens of our country want leaders who understand that at the moment, everyone does not have the same opportunities to succeed. And we must restore America's promise of equal opportunity for success. I think right now we have a country of people who, particularly the middle class, deserve more support and the rules have been established over the last few decades, a way that excluded them. .

And we can look at the recently passed tax bill that benefits the biggest percentages and large corporations, excluding helping the middle-class Americans, which is why I'm proposing to change the tax code.

KING: Are you proposing to take over the Trump tax break?

HARRIS: Yes, repeal it, repeal it.

KING: To the rich and the corporations.

HARRIS: Absolutely.

KING: Give that to the middle class? Your LIFT tax, as you call it?

HARRIS: That's right.

KING: Is it for you or do you think the government needs to generate more revenue?

HARRIS: Well, I think –

KING: Elizabeth Warren has the plan, the mega tax – the mega rich are taxed higher. Is this a good idea or do you start by removing the Trump tax break and redistribute it more equitably?

HARRIS: Well, we start there. We start there, but I absolutely believe that we must take into account that the first percent can pay more and should pay its fair share.