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Climate group boosts Harris campaign but withholds endorsement over policy concerns
The Sunrise Movement is ramping up voter outreach for Kamala Harris while withholding endorsement until she clarifies her climate policies.
In short:
- The Sunrise Movement plans to contact 1.5 million young voters for Kamala Harris but has not endorsed her.
- The group awaits more details on Harris’s climate agenda and stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Other environmental groups have endorsed Harris, emphasizing the need to defeat Donald Trump.
Key quote:
“Let’s be clear: the most important climate policy right now is defeating Donald Trump in November.”
— Cassidy DiPaola, a spokeswoman for Fossil Free Media
Why this matters:
Young voters, crucial for Democrats, seek strong climate action. Harris's ability to address these concerns could impact her appeal to key voting blocs in the upcoming election.
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