A new Washington Examiner report details Kamala Harris’ efforts to maintain her influence as Senate Democrats compete in states she lost just two years ago. Harris failed to carry a single swing state in 2024, yet vulnerable Democrats are still embracing her on the campaign trail.
As Joe Biden’s “border czar,” Harris also oversaw open-border policies that triggered crippling spikes in home prices and rent across the country. Now, Senate Democrats must contend with her and her baggage.
- Mary Peltola requested a Harris endorsement but then backtracked after she was called out.
- After the NRSC and conservative voices reminded Alaskans that Biden and Harris shut down Alaska’s energy production, including in ANWR, Peltola was quick to distance herself from Harris and rejected the endorsement she had initially asked for.
- Jon Ossoff embraces Harris behind closed doors.
- Earlier this month, Ossoff and Harris held a “Women for Ossoff” call, during which Harris called Ossoff “my friend” and Ossoff said he was “proud” to work with her.
- Earlier this month, Ossoff and Harris held a “Women for Ossoff” call, during which Harris called Ossoff “my friend” and Ossoff said he was “proud” to work with her.
- Roy Cooper has a cozy history with Harris.
- Harris backed Cooper early in the midterm cycle. He was one of Kamala Harris’ first calls after learning Biden was dropping out of the 2024 presidential election. According to Harris’ new book, Cooper enthusiastically told her, “Before you say anything, I’m all in.”
- Cooper has long called Kamala Harris a “friend” and was “a top choice to serve” as her vice presidential running mate.
- Cooper also endorsed Harris for president.
- Troy Jackson welcomes Harris’ endorsement.
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