North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, sparking criticism from his opponent Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Harris, who was not on state ballots in the 2024 Democratic primaries, is working to secure Democratic delegates’ support for next month’s party convention. While Biden has endorsed Harris and announced he will not seek re-election, some Democrats are calling for a vote of confidence in the wake of the decision.
Harris is gathering endorsements and taking control of the Biden campaign finances, with the campaign account being renamed to the Harris for President Campaign. Despite doubts about her popularity, Harris is seen as having a financial advantage, particularly important as she leads Democratic efforts in the election following Biden’s decision not to run.
Republicans have criticized the Democrats’ selection process, with Robinson accusing Stein of supporting the open-border policies associated with Harris due to her role in managing the border crisis. Despite Republican Donald Trump leading Harris in recent polls, the Democratic party seems to be coalescing around Harris, with North Carolina Democrat Senator Rachel Hunt also endorsing her.
Overall, the Democrats are facing an important election with a younger candidate, but facing challenges in the face of Republican criticism and doubts about Harris’s popularity. The endorsement of Harris by party leaders like Stein shows a shift towards supporting her candidacy in the upcoming election.
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