Harris picks up endorsement from black women's organization
Read full article: Harris picks up endorsement from black women's organization2020 presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris, participated in a forum by formerly incarcerated leaders at historic Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pa., on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 (Miguel Martinez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)The country's largest online political organization aimed at electing black women is endorsing Kamala (KAH'-mah-lah) Harris, the lone black woman in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. Higher Heights co-founder Glynda Carr says the group chose to back the California senator because of her qualifications, record in elected office and commitment to issues affecting black women, including gun safety, health care and the economy. Wednesday's endorsement comes as observers are questioning the viability of Harris' campaign. Harris is languishing in many polls and has lagged with black voters. Higher Heights provided significant support during the 2018 midterms to candidates who helped usher in the most diverse Congress in history.
Layoffs, office closings for Harris' New Hampshire campaign
Read full article: Layoffs, office closings for Harris' New Hampshire campaign2020 presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris, participated in a forum by formerly incarcerated leaders at historic Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pa., on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 (Miguel Martinez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)MANCHESTER, NH California Sen. Kamala Harris is winding down her presidential campaign's efforts in New Hampshire. All the field organizers in New Hampshire were laid off, and three field offices are also closing. That's according to the Harris campaign's New Hampshire spokesman. Harris has spent little time in New Hampshire since announcing her presidential run, but she has drawn crowds during her handful of visits to the state. Plans for Harris to visit New Hampshire next week have also been canceled, including a stop for her to file for the primary in Concord on Nov. 7.