Harris, 55, would have been the first woman and second black U.S. president if elected next November. Harris’ abrupt departure further narrows the field of White House contenders two months before voting begins in Iowa, the first nominating contest. It underscores the difficulties of competing in a contest that once numbered more than two dozen Democratic candidates seeking the party’s nod to run against Republican President Donald Trump. “My campaign for president simply doesn’t have the financial resources we need to continue,” Harris said in an email to supporters on Tuesday. Payne said Harris exited the race before potentially embarrassing losses in upcoming caucuses and state nominating contests.

Source: National Post December 03, 2019 18:16 UTC