Pennsylvania Democrats give mixed response to idea of Harris as nominee

PITTSBURGH — President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from his reelection race and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement was not met with as much enthusiasm among Pennsylvania Democrats as it was among party leaders in other parts of the country.

Pennsylvania is arguably the most important swing state in the country. But while gushing endorsements for Harris came from the likes of Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington state, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Pennsylvania party leaders sang a different tune.