Kamala Harris launches U.S. Senate bid, begins raising money

[brooklynite]

Source: Los Angeles Times

California Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris announced Tuesday her plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Barbara Boxer and immediately began raising money for what was expected to be a costly political campaign.

“I’m excited to share with you that I’m launching my campaign to represent the People of California in the United States Senate,” Harris wrote in an email to supporters. “Your support has been crucial to me every step of the way, and I’m asking you to help me build a grassroots campaign that reaches every community of California.”

Harris immediately started fund-raising for a 2016 bid on Tuesday, soliciting contributions of $2,600 for her run. Harris has cultivated a national profile among liberals, a popularity that her supporters hope she can tap to raise the tens of millions of dollars raised by Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and unsuccessful Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis.

Harris pointed to her resume as an Alameda County prosecutor, the San Francisco district attorney and California attorney general. And she made a point of echoing Boxer’s reputation as a “fighter” in her email to supporters.

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[nirvana555]

1. As a Californian who was very bummed about Boxer retiring. I say YES!

Kamala Harris is awesome!!!

[KamaAina]

2. W00t!

[turbinetree]

3. WE NEED

WE need (61more ) Elizabeth Warren ,Bernie Sanders and any other "progressive" in the Senate and Harris would be just great

[KeepItReal]

4. That's what I'm talking about!

[Xithras]

5. I was really hoping to see her take a shot at the governors office.

But if this is what she wants, then I'm 100% behind her. Go Kamala!

[Dawgs]

9. Probably a deal was made with Gavin Newsome.

She would get the Senate seat, and he would get Governor. Love both of them.

[nirvana555]

12. Exactly. My understanding is that there was some kind of arrangement. I Love him too

and I think he'll make a fine Gov. Henry Villagrosa (former mayor of L.A.) is also interested in the Senate seat but he SUCKED as a Mayor.

[BumRushDaShow]

6. YAY!!!

[Tarheel_Dem]

7. K&R

[The Green Manalishi]

8. It would be great if we could clear the field as early as possible so as to save money

I don't need, or expect, "perfect"
She's good enough.
Let's get this done.

[Corey_Baker08]

10. Damn As A Resident Of Ohio, I Was So Proud She Stood Up For Us In The 2004 Election...

She will be missed...

[msanthrope]

11. Yes, we can!!!! nt