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Kamala Harris, Richard Pan blocked some journalists from covering event
KCRA • • nation
Key Points:
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic candidate Richard Pan excluded certain news organizations, including KCRA 3 and The New York Times, from covering their public appearance in Sacramento, with each side blaming the other for the decision.
- Harris visited Pan’s campaign headquarters to thank phone bank supporters, but the main purpose was a private fundraiser with tickets ranging from $250 to $5,000, hosted by lobbyist Jason Kinney.
- Pan’s campaign claimed the exclusion was directed by Harris' team, while a Harris representative denied this and said Pan’s campaign managed press logistics; neither Harris nor Pan took questions from the media.
- Pan repeatedly denied excluding any media despite evidence and declined to comment on the decision, while KCRA 3 has offered to host a debate and interview with Pan, requests that have largely been ignored.
