Biden and Harris endorse Bass for Los Angeles mayor

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Rep. Karen Bass for mayor of Los Angeles on Tuesday, lending the Democratic Congresswoman important nationwide assist.

The endorsement basically throws the burden of the White Home behind Bass, solidifying her standing because the Democratic Celebration’s decide. Bass is vying with Republican-turned-Democrat businessman Rick Caruso to steer America’s second-largest metropolis.

“We’re desperate to proceed to accomplice together with her on revolutionary methods to cut back homelessness and enhance public security and prosperity,” Biden and Harris mentioned in a joint assertion. “Karen Bass has our friendship, and he or she has earned our respect by means of her management in Congress on crime prevention methods, efficient and truthful policing, and the welfare of kids and households.”