California Gov. Gavin Newsom Endorses Kamala Harris

San Francisco’s NBC affiliate reports:

Calfiornia Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Kamala Harris have been a force in San Francisco politics for years, and now Newsom and Harris play to a national crowd. On MSNBC Friday, Newsom announced he will endorse Harris for president.

“You asked me first, so I will let you know. I will be endorsing her candidacy for president,” he said. “I know her well. I’ve known her for decades.”

Harris, a first-term senator and former California attorney general known for her rigorous questioning of President Donald Trump’s nominees, entered the Democratic presidential race on Jan 21.

Kamala Harris is a fearless fighter. A voice for the voiceless and vulnerable. From advancing equality to defending immigrant communities to expanding opportunity, she’ll do what’s right. Proud to endorse @KamalaHarris for President. pic.twitter.com/3MGPBcUigR

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) February 16, 2019

Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed Sen. Kamala Harris for president Friday, adding to a bounty of state backing for the California Democrat.https://t.co/WqgXeMSsIF

— San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle) February 16, 2019

“I think the American people could not do better”: California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will be endorsing Sen. Kamala Harris for president. https://t.co/8Ap1TDCtcS

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) February 16, 2019