Kamala Harris endorses Joe Biden for president

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) has announced that she is endorsing Joe Biden for president.

"There is no one better prepared than Joe to steer our nation through these turbulent times, and restore truth, honor, and decency to the Oval Office. He is kind and endlessly caring, and he truly listens to the American people," Harris said in a statement.

"You can see in his eyes how he takes to heart the experiences of mothers and fathers working to make ends meet and worrying about whether their children can be safe in their classroom, or young people who fight tirelessly to tackle climate change as they ask for a fair shot at the future in front of them. And with a lifetime in public service, Joe has a proven track record of getting things done," she added.

“This is something we must reckon with and it is something I will have more to say about in the future," Harris wrote. "But we must rise to unite the party and country behind a candidate who reflects the decency and dignity of the American people and who can ultimately defeat Donald Trump."

Jim Clyburn: Obama should make an endorsement before the Democratic convention

Rep. Jim Clyburn says former President Barack Obama should “probably” make an endorsement in the race for the Democratic nomination before the party’s convention this July in Milwaukee. 

“At the proper time, probably should,” Clyburn said on Yahoo News’ “Skullduggery” podcast when asked if he would like it if Obama endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden. “If we’re talking about bringing this party together, I think he’s probably part of bringing it together, but not today.” 

When asked if he would like it if Obama endorsed Biden before the Democratic National Convention, Clyburn said, “I would think so.” He also said he had “absolutely not” discussed a possible Biden nomination with the former president. 

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Trump pardoned her now Angela Stanton-King is running against Rep. John Lewis

Angela Stanton-King, an Atlanta woman pardoned In February by President Donald Trump announced Friday she is running as a Republican for congress against civil rights icon and Georgia Democrat Rep. John Lewis.

Deval Patrick endorses Joe Biden for president

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has endorsed Joe Biden for president.

In his endorsement Patrick gave his resaons for supporting Biden:

"At a time when our democracy is at risk, our economy is not working for many Americans, and our role in the world is unsteady, America needs a unifying and experienced leader, who can and wants to make life better for everyone everywhere. Joe Biden is that leader,"

"I am today proud to endorse him for the Democratic nomination for President," Patrick continued.

"I saw firsthand Joe's essential role in passing historic health care reform, saving the American auto industry and our country from another depression, leading our troops home from war, and championing historic civil rights and LGBTQ equality," Patrick said. He praised Biden's work on a number of other issues, and called the candidate a "genuinely caring and compassionate person."

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot endorses Joe Biden

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) announced Friday she is endorsing Joe Biden for president ahead of Illinois’s March 17 primary.

Lightfoot released the following statement via Twitter:

“Today, I’m proud to endorse Joe Biden for President. Joe is the best candidate to unite our country and move us past a presidency that has sought to divide us based on what we look like, what we believe, or who we love. He’s ready to lead and he’ll do it with passion and empathy,”