[The Hill] Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) picked up endorsements from two Congressional Black Caucus members on Sunday following a strong performance in the first Democratic presidential debate late last week.
Reps. Frederica
"Bedazzled Cowboy Hats"
Wilson (D-Fl.) and Bobby
"Black Panther"
Rush (D-Ill.) on Sunday became the fifth and sixth members of the CBC to endorse Harris, who is black.
Harris has been competing with fellow Democratic contender, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), for endorsements from members of the powerful group.
African American voters are a key constituency in the Democratic Party and securing the support of black lawmakers would give a significant boost to either campaign. |