Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

cal04

(41,505 posts)
Tue Jan 27, 2015, 01:09 PM Jan 2015

Kamala Harris Gets A Boost From The White House

California Attorney General Kamala Harris (D), who's running to succeed outgoing Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), has been tapped by the Obama administration to serve as a messenger for how President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions help the state's economy.

The White House announced Harris would take that role on Monday, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.
http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/White-House-gives-a-boost-to-Kamala-Harris-6041446.php

Harris said Obama's actions that expands the amount of undocumented immigrants who won't be deported immediately will improve the California economy "by anywhere from $11.7 billion to $27.5 billion" in the next ten years. Harris also described herself as a "daughter of immigrants" during the press conference announcing the attorney general's role.

The White House has not endorsed Harris or anyone else in the California Senate race but finding a way to associate with Harris while also touting an issue that helps her with a key constituency underscores various overt and more subtle levels of support Harris has been getting from major players in the Democratic Party.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/kamala-harris-president-obama-california-immigration-reform

5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Kamala Harris Gets A Boost From The White House (Original Post) cal04 Jan 2015 OP
Democracy anyone? n2doc Jan 2015 #1
They can't make sure of anything. upaloopa Jan 2015 #2
Conversely, if too many Dems enter the race... Brother Buzz Jan 2015 #4
Smart........... and those dimples don't hurt either... just sayin uponit7771 Jan 2015 #3
Mahalo cal! Cha Jan 2015 #5

n2doc

(47,953 posts)
1. Democracy anyone?
Tue Jan 27, 2015, 01:12 PM
Jan 2015

Seems like the National party should stay out of state and local primaries. I guess they want to make sure Californians have no other choice on the D side.

upaloopa

(11,417 posts)
2. They can't make sure of anything.
Tue Jan 27, 2015, 03:12 PM
Jan 2015

If more Dems get in the race there may be a run off of only Dems.
Kamala Harris is an excellent choice though.
I have contributed to her campaign and most likely will again.
Some say she could become the fist
Black woman president.

Brother Buzz

(36,217 posts)
4. Conversely, if too many Dems enter the race...
Tue Jan 27, 2015, 04:01 PM
Jan 2015

it's possible two republicans could end up on the general election ballot. That open primary can cut both ways.

Thankfully it's not likely to happen, and it appear Kamala Harris is fast becoming the anointed one. The real fight is going to be in 2018 when Feinstein retires and the scramble for that seat begins in earnest. Billionaire Tom Steyer is already working in that direction.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Kamala Harris Gets A Boos...