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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsShe has her eye on 2020 and Trump. But first this California senator is lending a hand in 2018.
Shes 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. Shes 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.
Theyve 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, Californias 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.
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murielm99
(30,741 posts)Thanks for posting.
TexasTowelie
(112,203 posts)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)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)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)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.
msongs
(67,406 posts)TexasTowelie
(112,203 posts)but I'll agree that money does make a lot of things in life easier.
ehrnst
(32,640 posts)And you can't run without lots of it.
IluvPitties
(3,181 posts)Her future is bright!
TexasTowelie
(112,203 posts)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)She knows the law and has both state and now federal government experience. She's headed for bigger things.
Caliman73
(11,738 posts)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)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)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)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)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..
"Theyve 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, Californias 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)and I'm lovin' it too. Good for Kamala for getting out there and getting involved.
Cha
(297,240 posts)not the opposite.
Teamwork!
brer cat
(24,565 posts)by helping her fellow senators with their elections. What a contrast with attention-seekers who bash the party.
ehrnst
(32,640 posts)We work together...stronger together.
Vinca
(50,273 posts)And the House and the Senate.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)ehrnst
(32,640 posts)is indicative of leadership qualities.
sheshe2
(83,770 posts)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.
Snackshack
(2,541 posts)Excellent candidate IMO.
Tatiana
(14,167 posts)But, if she can muster the support, I'd vote for her in a heartbeat.
samnsara
(17,622 posts)..love them all...