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TexasTowelie

(112,203 posts)
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 12:01 AM Apr 2018

She has her eye on 2020 and Trump. But first this California senator is lending a hand in 2018.

She’s been in the Senate for just over a year, but California Democrat Kamala Harris has been quickly making friends.

Through the first quarter of 2018, which ended March 31, Harris has helped raise campaign cash for all 26 of the Senate Democrats up for reelection in November. She’s also raised money for two Democrats gunning to unseat Republican senators in Arizona and Nevada.

According to her staff, Harris’ efforts – via her political action committee, her email list and by lending her voice to other Democratic party committees and groups – have brought in more than $3 million for her colleagues up for election this fall.

They’ve also taken her to parts of the country that will be pivotal in the 2020 presidential race, a contest Harris herself is widely expected to join. On Saturday, California’s junior senator will headline a sold-out Michigan Democratic Party dinner in Detroit and attend a fundraiser for Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Later this month, Harris heads to Wisconsin to fundraise for another incumbent running in 2018, Sen. Tammy Baldwin.

Read more here: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/election/article208765184.html

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She has her eye on 2020 and Trump. But first this California senator is lending a hand in 2018. (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 2018 OP
K&R murielm99 Apr 2018 #1
You're welcome. TexasTowelie Apr 2018 #4
That's what DEMOCRATS do! A few weeks ago... George II Apr 2018 #2
You got that right, George. TexasTowelie Apr 2018 #5
That would be so awesome...but we need to support Claire McCaskill who is struggling. Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #22
money is king nt msongs Apr 2018 #3
I won't go that far since I've heard too many GOP assholes say that (no disrespect intended), TexasTowelie Apr 2018 #7
Well, it sure gets you ad time, field staff, and good consultants. ehrnst Apr 2018 #21
She will be president, vice president or Senate majority leader. IluvPitties Apr 2018 #6
I agree that her future is bright. TexasTowelie Apr 2018 #9
I will too, if she runs. She's smart, quick-witted, and cool under fire. calimary Apr 2018 #12
I am all for experience, but don't let Trump be the model for any Democrat, ever. Caliman73 Apr 2018 #13
I agree with everything you said TexasTowelie Apr 2018 #14
No problem. Caliman73 Apr 2018 #23
If she runs in 2020, she'll have the same amount of Senate experience that Obama did in 2008 AdamGG Apr 2018 #15
This is how to kick trump out of our WH. Help Dems Cha Apr 2018 #8
You're welcome TexasTowelie Apr 2018 #10
The only true way to do it.. Helping Dems.. Cha Apr 2018 #11
Agreed! (nt) ehrnst Apr 2018 #29
She is increasing her exposure in the best way brer cat Apr 2018 #16
+1000 (nt) ehrnst Apr 2018 #20
Yes. sheshe2 Apr 2018 #24
She strikes me as a real winner for 2020. A woman has to take the White House back. Vinca Apr 2018 #17
Future POTUS oberliner Apr 2018 #18
Making friends with, rather than alienating your progressive colleagues ehrnst Apr 2018 #19
Thank you for your post. sheshe2 Apr 2018 #25
She would be an... Snackshack Apr 2018 #26
I would like to see her as Senate Majority Leader. Tatiana Apr 2018 #27
Joe and Eric and Kamala... im going to explode! samnsara Apr 2018 #28

TexasTowelie

(112,203 posts)
4. You're welcome.
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 12:41 AM
Apr 2018

It's nice to see Sen. Harris on the campaign trail raising money for her colleagues to be reelected. Some of her fellow senators are going to have difficult races and need both the moral and financial support to remain in the Senate.

George II

(67,782 posts)
2. That's what DEMOCRATS do! A few weeks ago...
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 12:15 AM
Apr 2018

Senator Elizabeth Warren gave contributions to the DNC along with EACH of the 50 state Democratic Parties!

That too is what what Democrats do for their party.

TexasTowelie

(112,203 posts)
5. You got that right, George.
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 12:43 AM
Apr 2018

Right now Sen. Harris is getting a lot of attention and she is using it to further the Democratic Party. I'm hoping that Beto O'Rourke will be joining Kamala in January of next year.

Demsrule86

(68,576 posts)
22. That would be so awesome...but we need to support Claire McCaskill who is struggling.
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 07:48 AM
Apr 2018

In order to have shot at the Senate and stopt the GOP Scotus picks we need to hold all 8 endangered Senators. She is among them.

TexasTowelie

(112,203 posts)
7. I won't go that far since I've heard too many GOP assholes say that (no disrespect intended),
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 12:47 AM
Apr 2018

but I'll agree that money does make a lot of things in life easier.

 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
21. Well, it sure gets you ad time, field staff, and good consultants.
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 07:44 AM
Apr 2018

And you can't run without lots of it.

TexasTowelie

(112,203 posts)
9. I agree that her future is bright.
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 01:00 AM
Apr 2018

I'd like for her to get a little bit more experience before being on the national ticket for president or VP, but that comment is somewhat influence by the buffoon in office that had no experience. I'll gladly vote for her though if she is on the 2020 ticket.

calimary

(81,267 posts)
12. I will too, if she runs. She's smart, quick-witted, and cool under fire.
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 02:08 AM
Apr 2018

She knows the law and has both state and now federal government experience. She's headed for bigger things.

Caliman73

(11,738 posts)
13. I am all for experience, but don't let Trump be the model for any Democrat, ever.
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 02:22 AM
Apr 2018

Trump's issue is not a lack of experience. It is a lack of skill to do basically ANY job, except salesman. Harris on the other hand has been involved in politics and law in the largest and richest state in the Union since 1989. She would do a better job on day one in 2021 than Trump would do if he were allowed to be President for 10 years.

TexasTowelie

(112,203 posts)
14. I agree with everything you said
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 02:33 AM
Apr 2018

and I didn't intend to make a comparison between Harris and Trump. It was inadvertent, but I'll apologize because it is the correct thing to do.

Caliman73

(11,738 posts)
23. No problem.
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 11:22 AM
Apr 2018

Tone is difficult to convey on an internet post so I will also apologize. I had no intention to attack your post, though my response could certainly be interpreted that way.

I am sure we both know and ardently support and agree with the fact that Trump is the least qualified, least capable person ever to have been given the office. An amoeba would likely do a better job.

AdamGG

(1,291 posts)
15. If she runs in 2020, she'll have the same amount of Senate experience that Obama did in 2008
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 02:48 AM
Apr 2018

I think it would be enough and anything Obama-like after 4 years of Dotard will have a nice feel to it.

Cha

(297,240 posts)
8. This is how to kick trump out of our WH. Help Dems
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 12:48 AM
Apr 2018

Last edited Mon Apr 16, 2018, 01:21 AM - Edit history (1)

all over the country!

Actually help them with money to fight the Fascism..

This is how it's done..

"They’ve also taken her to parts of the country that will be pivotal in the 2020 presidential race, a contest Harris herself is widely expected to join. On Saturday, California’s junior senator will headline a sold-out Michigan Democratic Party dinner in Detroit and attend a fundraiser for Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Later this month, Harris heads to Wisconsin to fundraise for another incumbent running in 2018, Sen. Tammy Baldwin."

Helping other Dems.. not just yourself.. this will not go unnoticed.

Mahalo TexasT

TexasTowelie

(112,203 posts)
10. You're welcome
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 01:06 AM
Apr 2018

and I'm lovin' it too. Good for Kamala for getting out there and getting involved.

brer cat

(24,565 posts)
16. She is increasing her exposure in the best way
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 07:11 AM
Apr 2018

by helping her fellow senators with their elections. What a contrast with attention-seekers who bash the party.

Vinca

(50,273 posts)
17. She strikes me as a real winner for 2020. A woman has to take the White House back.
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 07:22 AM
Apr 2018

And the House and the Senate.

 

ehrnst

(32,640 posts)
19. Making friends with, rather than alienating your progressive colleagues
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 07:42 AM
Apr 2018

is indicative of leadership qualities.



sheshe2

(83,770 posts)
25. Thank you for your post.
Tue Apr 17, 2018, 08:50 PM
Apr 2018

Love Harris. I see a strong future for this woman. I thank her for helping our candidates for 2018. She makes us stronger and unified. Excellent outreach for our party.

Brava.

Tatiana

(14,167 posts)
27. I would like to see her as Senate Majority Leader.
Tue Apr 17, 2018, 09:05 PM
Apr 2018

But, if she can muster the support, I'd vote for her in a heartbeat.

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