LOS ANGELES — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Rep. Karen Bass' mayoral campaign on Tuesday, saying in a joint statement that they were "eager to continue to partner with her on innovative strategies to reduce homelessness and increase public safety and prosperity."
The Biden-Harris endorsement marks a show of strength for Bass. Presidents do not typically weigh in on intra-party battles or in mayoral races.
Bass — who finished the June primary with a 7 percentage-point lead over Rick Caruso — called the endorsement a "true honor," saying in a statement that she was excited to continue partnering with the administration. The congresswoman was on Biden's short list for the vice presidency prior to the 2020 election, though Harris was ultimately chosen.
