Kamala Harris Scores Major Endorsement in Texas [View all]

Source: Newsweek

Published Nov 01, 2024 at 12:57 PM EDT | Updated Nov 01, 2024 at 6:16 PM EDT


Texas's largest newspaper, the Houston Chronicle, has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

After a lengthy criticism of former President Donald Trump, saying that Democratic presidential nominee "Harris' best asset is that she's not Trump," the endorsement, written by the newspaper's editorial board, states: "Beyond her basic qualifications of human decency, self-control and mature leadership skills, her career path from law enforcement to the U.S. Senate to the vice president's office illustrates independence, drive and a steely spine."

Newsweek reached out to the Trump and Harris campaigns via their websites for comment on Friday. The newspaper praised Harris' emphasis on health care and business, noting the vice president's commitment to policies that may resonate with Texans, including "expanding access to affordable health care and her detailed plans to support small businesses—a backbone of Houston's economy."

The editorial board also lauded Harris for being "a champion of federal protections for abortion rights, desperately needed in Texas where an extreme ban doesn't include exceptions for rape or incest or enough protections for women with severe pregnancy complications."

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