Democratic congressional leaders had remained quiet so far — but there were signs that could soon change.
Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark and California Rep. Pete Aguilar, the second- and third-ranking House Democrats, endorsed Harris on Monday morning.
The Clintons, in a statement Sunday, endorsed Harris; Obama did not, deferring to the party’s process.
In those phone calls, Harris made clear that while she was grateful for Biden’s endorsement, she planned to earn the Democratic nomination in her own right.
Longtime Democratic operative Donna Brazile said that she was in the process of gathering delegates to support Harris.
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