CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The Latest on the Democratic presidential candidates (all times local):5:25 p.m.Amid questions from Iowa activists about whether her campaign is taking Iowa seriously, California Sen. Kamala Harris told reporters she is "fully committed" to the state and that it will be "a very important part" of winning the nomination. When asked about questions surrounding her Iowa campaign, she said she is "fully committed to competing in Iowa and working hard to earn the support of the people of this great state." ___2:45 p.m.At an event meant to show off the Democratic presidential candidates' organizational strength in Iowa, campaign swag is king. It's a crowded speaking program at a fundraiser in Cedar Rapids for the Iowa Democratic Party. Former Vice President Joe Biden, who leads in polls of Iowa Democrats, is skipping the event.

Source: Economic Times June 09, 2019 22:41 UTC