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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Joe Biden is picking up Kamala Harris' old California endorsements
https://theweek.com/speedreads/887981/joe-biden-picking-kamala-harris-old-california-endorsementsHer Democratic presidential campaign ended early after it never really picked up the steam needed to compete nationally, but Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) did have her fair share of home-state endorsements from California politicians.
Now that she's out of the race, Politico reports, those supporters seem to be flocking to former Vice President Joe Biden, who has largely remained the frontrunner in California even when Harris was still in the primary it's been Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) who have provided the biggest challenges. But Biden is mostly holding steady and received a boost after he reportedly picked up a slew of endorsements from prominent California politicians, including Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey. Of the new endorsements, five had previously backed Harris, per Politico.
It's unclear if this trend of Harris-to-Biden jumpers will continue outside of California, but Harris actually had the highest number of congressional endorsements behind Biden when she decided to leave the race, so if there is consistent crossover between the two candidates, Biden could benefit even more in the long run from her departure from the race. Of course, there's always been speculation that the pair could eventually team up on a presidential ticket, as well.
Now that she's out of the race, Politico reports, those supporters seem to be flocking to former Vice President Joe Biden, who has largely remained the frontrunner in California even when Harris was still in the primary it's been Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) who have provided the biggest challenges. But Biden is mostly holding steady and received a boost after he reportedly picked up a slew of endorsements from prominent California politicians, including Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey. Of the new endorsements, five had previously backed Harris, per Politico.
It's unclear if this trend of Harris-to-Biden jumpers will continue outside of California, but Harris actually had the highest number of congressional endorsements behind Biden when she decided to leave the race, so if there is consistent crossover between the two candidates, Biden could benefit even more in the long run from her departure from the race. Of course, there's always been speculation that the pair could eventually team up on a presidential ticket, as well.
Politico article here:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2020/01/07/trump-slams-sf-and-la-again-on-homelessness-biden-picks-up-crowd-of-new-ca-endorsers-wiener-schaaf-to-unveil-new-housing-push-today-duncan-hunter-guilty-with-pension-steyer-leads-dems-in-facebook-spending-la-da-jackie-lacy-charges-weinstein-488000
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Joe Biden is picking up Kamala Harris' old California endorsements (Original Post)
highplainsdem
Jan 2020
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Sloumeau
(2,657 posts)1. highplainsdem, thanks a bunch for posting this! :)
Those Harris to Biden supporters may very well be rewarded if Biden gets the nomination and goes the Harris VP route.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
peggysue2
(10,831 posts)2. I'm glad to hear this
Kamala Harris was my second choice in the race. I strongly suspect she will have a major position in a Biden Administration.
So good all around!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
woodsprite
(11,916 posts)5. Same here! I always thought that would be my "dream ticket"! nt
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
R B Garr
(16,954 posts)3. Great news. Thanks for posting!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
comradebillyboy
(10,154 posts)4. Not the least bit surprising.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
oasis
(49,389 posts)6. They are abundantly confident in Joe's ability to beat Trump. nt
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Tarheel_Dem
(31,234 posts)7. K&R
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TexasTowelie
(112,237 posts)8. K&R! nt
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(297,297 posts)9. KR!
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(145,313 posts)10. I am not surprised by this
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(145,313 posts)11. I like this shirt
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(145,313 posts)12. The KHive is supporting Biden
Biden has picked up a good number of Harris supporters.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden