Kamala Harris's 'first priority' as president: To 'stop this pain' and 'injustice' from abortion bans
Vice President Kamala Harris is using her pro-choice platform to carry her over the finish line.
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Vice President Kamala Harris is using her pro-choice platform to carry her over the finish line.
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