Pelosi endorses Harris, who gains quick support among leading DemocratsFaith E. Pinho, Seema Mehta and Noah Bierman | Los Angeles Times (TNS)Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, a slew of Democratic leaders threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris— including her highly influential Bay Area colleague, San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Personally, I have known Kamala Harris for decades as rooted in strong values, faith and a commitment to public service,” Pelosi said in a statement. An Associated Press survey of Democratic delegates, conducted Monday morning, found early signs that Harris is consolidating support for the presidential nomination. Gretchen Whitmer — both considered possible replacements for Biden — endorsed Harris on Monday morning, in a joint statement with Govs. In her first statement following Biden’s announcement Sunday, Pelosi lauded the president for his decision without mentioning Harris.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 22, 2024 20:41 UTC