Sen. Harris fundraising effort fuels speculation she will become Biden's running mate

Harris, who dropped out of the White House race in December, set up a joint fundraising operation with the Democratic National Committee, an arrangement that is typically reserved for nominees trying to attract large donations from the party’s biggest boosters.

Sen. Kamala Harris endorses Biden for president

Kamala Harris endorsed Joe Biden on Sunday and said she would "do everything in my power" to help elect him, becoming the latest dropout from the Democratic race for president to line up behind the former vice president in his battle with Bernie Sanders for the nomination.

Former VP Biden, handful of other candidates make campaign stops in the Bay Area

Biden is just one of several Democratic candidates visiting the Bay Area this week. Tom Steyer and Mike Bloomberg already made stops. Politico reports Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg will host fundraising events this weekend.

Harris exit points to hurdles facing minority candidates

The California senator abruptly withdrew from the race on Tuesday after her once-promising campaign failed to coalesce around a message that would resonate with voters. And without clear support from voters, Harris couldn't raise the money needed to keep going.

Gov. Newsom to campaign in Iowa for Kamala Harris

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will visit the first voting state Dec. 14-15 on behalf of Sen. Kamala Harris, his home-state senator and longtime friend and political ally.

Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours. 

Sen. Kamala Harris urges Twitter to suspend Trump's account

U.S. Senator from California Kamala Harris has formally asked Twitter to suspend President Donald Trump's @realDonaldTrump account. 

2016 Election: Presidential & CA Senate races
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San Francisco Chronicle political writer Joe Garofoli talks about the latest developments in the race for president and the race for California U.S. Senate seat.