UltraViolet Responds to Shadow Campaign Designed to stop Kamala Harris From Becoming Vice President

Women’s Group: Racist and Sexist Attacks on Potential VP Pick Kamala Harris from Democrats Are Unacceptable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 29, 2020

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UltraViolet Responds to Shadow Campaign Designed to stop Kamala Harris From Becoming Vice President

Moments ago, CNBC reported that a group of Joe Biden allies, including some top donors, initiated a campaign against Senator Kamala Harris nearly a month ago specifically dedicated to sabotaging Harris’ chance of becoming Vice President.

In response, Shaunna Thomas, executive director of UltraViolet, released the following statement:

“This shameful attack against Senator Harris is rooted in sexist and racist stereotypes. The so-called Biden allies behind this shadow operation should apologize to not only Senator Harris, but Joe Biden as well. These individuals are doing Joe Biden, the woman he will ultimately select as his Vice Presidential running mate, and all women a great disservice with this campaign. We saw the results of sexism in the 2016 race. We can’t afford a repeat of that when Joe Biden selects his running mate.

 “We expect this kind of sexism and racism from Republicans. We had hoped Democratic donors would be better. I guess we were wrong.”

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