U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris¡¯ move to the top of the Democratic ticket has injected new life into her party¡¯s flailing presidential campaign against Republican former President Donald Trump, but some lawmakers whose support she will need if she wins are keeping her at arm¡¯s length.
In the 35 competitive races that will determine control of the 435-seat House of Representatives in the Nov. 5 election, 12 Democratic incumbents or challengers have so far held off on endorsing Harris.
They are presenting themselves as independent decision-makers focused on their constituents rather than national politics, distancing themselves from a candidate that Republicans tie to the Biden administration¡¯s record on immigration and inflation.
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