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Errin Haines

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Errin Haines is our editor-at-large. An award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of experience, Errin was previously a national writer on race for the Associated Press. She’s also worked at the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post.

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Latest from Errin Haines

In the end, ‘electability’ wins again

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's exit from the 2020 Democratic primary highlights the implicit bias the term "electability" carries in favor of White men.

Errin Haines · March 6, 2020
Female activists set their sights on the No. 2 spot: They want a woman as vice president

Some voters, organizers and activists want a woman — specifically a woman of color — to be the running mate for the likely White man to challenge President Trump in November.

Errin Haines · March 4, 2020
In South Carolina, Black women are united in wanting to beat Trump but divided over who’s the best candidate to do it

Almost all of them confessed to wrestling with a head-versus-heart choice that often splits down generational lines.

Errin Haines · February 28, 2020
Rep. James Clyburn’s daughters won’t say who they’re voting for, but they will support the eventual nominee

In an exclusive interview with The 19th, the trio of sisters gave a wide-ranging interview reflecting on their political upbringing and the 2020 climate.

Errin Haines · February 24, 2020
For Klobuchar and Warren, the 2020 primary is an endurance race

Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren are running campaigns of durability.

Errin Haines · February 12, 2020
Biden campaign touts backing of coalition of South Carolina women with focus on turnout

A diverse group of more than 100 South Carolina women back Biden, signaling strong support in the state for the former vice president.

Errin Haines · February 6, 2020
Female surrogates make the case for candidates’ electability and appeal across Iowa

Democratic candidates are calling on women to energize potential caucus-goers.

Errin Haines · February 3, 2020
‘There was always a “but”’: How Kamala Harris’s staff and supporters see her exit from the presidential race

Errin Haines · January 30, 2020

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