Pelosi endorses Harris, who gains quick support among leading Democrats

Faith E. Pinho, Seema Mehta and Noah Bierman | Los Angeles Times (TNS)

Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, a slew of Democratic leaders threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris— including her highly influential Bay Area colleague, San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi.

Harris won the topmost endorsement Sunday, when Biden backed her to be his successor. Later Monday, Pelosi gave her support for Harris, “with immense pride and limitless...