James led a group of Black attorneys general in backing Harris‘ presidential bid.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a group of Black attorneys generals in supporting Vice President Kamala Harris‘ presidential campaign after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race over the weekend.
Biden on Sunday announced he would step aside from the campaign amid concerns about his age, while endorsing Harris to lead the Democratic ticket in November. Democrats quickly rallied around Harris after his announcement, though it remains to be seen whether she will face a significant challenge during the Democratic National Convention next month.
James announced on Sunday that she is backing Harris. She released a joint statement alongside Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford.
In 2010, Harris became California’s first Black and South Asian attorney general.
„As District Attorney, Attorney General, Senator, and now Vice President, Kamala Harris has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting and expanding the rights of all Americans“, the statement said.
