Vice President Elect Kamala Harris joins DC Mayor Muriel Bowser for Small Business Saturday shopping
WASHINGTON - Vice President Elect Kamala Harris joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Saturday to take advantage of Small Business Saturday in the nation’s capital.
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Harris captured a moment from the day at the Downtown Holiday Market on Instagram.
Harris – who is the first woman of color elected as Vice President – has elevated her local profile since joining President Elect Joe Biden to announce victory in the 2020 Election Nov. 7.
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Bowser raised eyebrows when she attended the celebration in Delaware – which is on the District’s travel restriction list. The mayor dismissed such criticisms, saying her visit to Wilmington was a government function and, therefore, essential business.
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