Kamala Harris's Gift of Unwanted Help Highlights Democratic Party's Divide The Democratic party's internal struggles have long been a subject of fascination for outsiders, but few instances illustrate this tension as starkly as Kamala Harris's recent overture to Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola.
Harris's email from her political organization urged supporters to donate to Peltola's campaign, but the gesture was met with rejection by Peltola's team. The decision to reject Harris's support was not taken lightly.
Peltola's campaign carefully crafted an image of a moderate focused on Alaska's needs, and Harris's endorsement threatened to undermine that effort.