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Harris Claims She Worked at McDonald's in College. Here's What We Know
Snopes ^ | August 27, 2024 | Taija PerryCook

Posted on 08/29/2024 6:28:40 PM PDT by grundle

The presidential candidate has repeatedly claimed the alleged work experience in an attempt to connect with low-wage workers.

Claim: In the 1980s, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris worked at McDonald's while she got her undergraduate degree.

Rating: Research In Progress

Harris has made this claim repeatedly over the years, and multiple reputable news outlets have reported on the story. But, aside from Harris' testimony itself, there is no evidence (such as a photo, employment record, or confirmation from a friend or family member) to independently verify the claim. Though we've seen no reason to doubt its veracity, we've reached out to Harris' campaign and McDonald's for evidence to corroborate her claim and we'll update this report when we learn more.

Aside from the above-mentioned news reports, there was no tangible evidence of Harris working at McDonald's as a college student. We reached out to Harris' campaign, as well as McDonald's headquarters, seeking such proof — which could include photos or videos of her working at the restaurant, employment records or physical items such as a uniform or name tag. We also looked for public interviews by friends or family members of Harris' to confirm the story, with no luck.

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To: grundle

Rule of thumb: Nothing they say can ever be taken at face value.


21 posted on 08/29/2024 6:43:46 PM PDT by Salman (It's not a slippery slope if it was part of the program all along. )
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To: Darksheare

I think you are suggesting she worked “at” a McDonald’s in the same way she worked “with” Willie Brown.


22 posted on 08/29/2024 6:45:33 PM PDT by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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To: grundle

She LIES LIKE A RUG!


23 posted on 08/29/2024 6:45:50 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: grundle

Reminiscent of 0bungle’s claim that he worked a summer at Basking Robbins.

Turned out he worked there for 2 or 3 weeks and handed out free ice cream to his friends.


24 posted on 08/29/2024 6:46:06 PM PDT by TigersEye (His son nicknamed him Pedo Pete. (mic drop))
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Basking? My typing is falling apart.


25 posted on 08/29/2024 6:47:16 PM PDT by TigersEye (His son nicknamed him Pedo Pete. (mic drop))
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To: grundle

Why does it matter ?

I never worked there, but I got lots of free food when the “Russians Russians Russians” boycotted the Olympics back in ‘84


26 posted on 08/29/2024 6:49:07 PM PDT by algore
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To: grundle

If she actually worked at a McDonalds, she would have to remember where it was she worked. Waiting...........


27 posted on 08/29/2024 6:49:38 PM PDT by The_Media_never_lie ( @whoisourPresident)
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To: 1_Rain_Drop
has she ever mentioned which position she held at McD’s?

She says she was Command Sergeant Major of the grill.

28 posted on 08/29/2024 6:50:10 PM PDT by TigersEye (His son nicknamed him Pedo Pete. (mic drop))
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To: grundle

Is that the only private business she’s claimed to work for?

I’d say she knows VERY little about how business functions so it’s easy to doubt even McDonalds.


29 posted on 08/29/2024 6:50:10 PM PDT by Aria
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To: irishjuggler

“Every McDonald’s that’s ever existed in the United States has collected Social Security contributions from its hourly employee. If Commie-La was a McDonald’s employee, it’d be in the Social Security records.”

Exactly right. It is a law for every business except for contracts on a 1099. The self employed have to pay in double. 50% as an employee and match 50% as their own employer. The one tax you cannot hide from in any way is Social Security.


30 posted on 08/29/2024 6:50:53 PM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: grundle

Kackles is wrong. It wasn’t McD’s it was a 7-11 and she served Big Gulps…


31 posted on 08/29/2024 6:51:35 PM PDT by broken_clock (Go Trump! Still praying.)
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To: 1_Rain_Drop
> has she ever mentioned which position she held at McD’s?

Chief Kneeler? Kneeling is a position....

32 posted on 08/29/2024 6:52:15 PM PDT by dayglored (“Courtesy is owed. Respect is earned. Love is given.” - Kinky Friedman 1944-2024 )
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To: grundle

Her running-mate Walz was a five star general... Or was it a Sargent??? Or a Warrant Officer??? Or Chief Warrant Officer??? They keep telling us BS, and the mainstream press keeps eating it up like it’s breakfast.


34 posted on 08/29/2024 6:53:37 PM PDT by jerod (Nazis were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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To: grundle

So, Harris claims, without evidence, that she worked at McDonald’s.


35 posted on 08/29/2024 6:54:51 PM PDT by Nathan _in_Arkansas (Hoist the black flag and begin slitting throats. )
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To: jerod

Walz was likely bullied by Chief Warrant Officers. We eat MSGs for breakfast.

Sincerely,

CW4, Retired


36 posted on 08/29/2024 6:56:48 PM PDT by Nathan _in_Arkansas (Hoist the black flag and begin slitting throats. )
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To: grundle

Even IF it is false, snopes will never label it as such. They’ll label it undetermined or unproven at best


37 posted on 08/29/2024 6:57:22 PM PDT by lowbridge ("Let’s check with Senator Schumer before we run it" - NY Times)
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To: Ann Archy

“She LIES LIKE A RUG!”

I think you meant to say, “She got laid on a rug”


38 posted on 08/29/2024 7:00:12 PM PDT by Fai Mao ( The US government is run by pedophiles and Perverts for pedophiles and perverts.)
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To: rightwingcrazy
“Worked at McDonald’s” is not the same as “worked for McDonald’s”.

Worked "at" McDonald's, as a college student. Shows a singular lack of ambition/qualifictions/ability to work at fast-food while in college. Perhaps she sometimes did homework there.

39 posted on 08/29/2024 7:00:29 PM PDT by jimtorr
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