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Former San Francisco mayor, Willie Brown, wrote an op-ed this weekend saying that his friend, Kamala Harris, should decline the vice-presidency if offered. The post Willie Brown says this is why Kamala Harris should decline VP role appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kanye West Reveals Why He No Longer Supports Donald Trump And Is An Anti-Vaxxer
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The Kamala Harris Effect: Biden Campaign Fundraising Sets New Record Since VP Pick
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Atlanta Is Home to 2 Potential Contenders for Biden’s VP
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‘Birtherism 2.0’: Newsweek Accused Of Publishing Racist Op-Ed Questioning Kamala Harris Eligibility For VP
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