Harris didn’t go quite as far to the left as the progressive campaigns of Sens. and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), but the middle lane she carved out in the race ultimately failed to please most Democratic voters, resulting in her dropping out in December 2019, before any ballots were even cast. Now on the verge of becoming the Democratic presidential nominee just days after Biden withdrew from the 2024 race, Harris is already facing scrutiny over her record and even racist attacks from some on the right. The GOP has also sought to tie downballot Democrats to her positions, including her work in the Biden administration. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) called Harris a “proven pragmatist,” while Sanders defended Harris’ advocacy for lowering health care costs.

Source: Huffington Post July 25, 2024 21:00 UTC