U.S. Senator Kamala Harris has just dropped out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Harris’ poll numbers lagged and several articles last week painted a picture of a campaign mired in disarray.
Senator Harris was seen as a strong candidate, especially after the first Democratic debate. She is considered the first high level candidate to exit.
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