ATLANTA — The mayor of Atlanta is endorsing Democrat Joe Biden for president in 2020, providing crucial support from a high-profile black female political leader.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms spoke to The Associated Press ahead of her scheduled Friday announcement.
Bottoms said her decision came down to Biden's experience and her belief the former vice president is the candidate best positioned to beat President Donald Trump.
"For me, it was most important that we have a president who doesn't have to walk in the door and figure out where the light switch is, that we have somebody who can lead on day one," said Bottoms.
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The endorsement comes the morning after a powerful exchange between Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris, the only black woman in the campaign.
Harris sharply criticized Biden for his comments about working with segregationists and his past opposition to busing.
Bottoms attended Thursday's debate as a guest of Biden's wife, Jill.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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