Harris Inflated Prosecutorial Record in 2003 Campaign

"Kamala has tried hundreds of serious and violent felonies, including homicide, rape, and child sexual assault cases," stated the mailer, copies of which ABC News obtained.

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However, during a debate, opponent Bill Fazio, a veteran criminal defense attorney, accused Harris of misleading voters about her record as a prosecutor and deputy district attorney in California's Alameda County.

"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 of the debate.

"I've tried about 50 cases, Mr. Fazio, and it's about leadership," Harris responded.

Ed Morrissey

This is at least more substantial than the McDonald's issue, but still more or less a non-sequitur. Few voters will care whether Harris padded her resumé 21 years ago, but they do care about high prices, the Biden border crisis, crime, and Harris' complete lack of substance in this election. 

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