Democrats don’t know whether to welcome or shun Kamala Harris

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Democrats running in competitive races this midterm cycle are grappling with how to handle former Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail, with some candidates welcoming her help while others are keeping their distance.

Harris remains a front-runner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, but her ties to the Biden administration and 2024 loss are making some candidates wary of embracing her in must-win contests.

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