Kamala Harris who was the only minority woman in the race, would have been the first woman and second black US president if elected next November. Photo: ReutersUS Senator Kamala Harris ended her 2020 presidential bid on Tuesday (local time), abandoning a campaign that began with promise for a rising Democratic Party star but faltered as she struggled to raise money and make a compelling case for her candidacy. Harris, 55, the only minority woman in the race, would have been the first woman and second black US president if elected next November. Harris' campaign recently began showing signs of trouble, including stagnant fundraising and public complaints by former staffers that her staff was being treated poorly. He could envision several remaining candidates, including Warren; South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg; or even Biden choosing her as their vice presidential nominee.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 03, 2019 21:22 UTC