November 6, 2024

Harris doesn't speak as tearful supporters leave watch party

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Vice President Kamala Harris did not speak as election night turned into Wednesday morning as supporters gathered for what was supposed to be a celebration at her alma mater, Howard University.

Harris will address the nation later Wednesday, her campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond votes told a thinning crowd gathered at her watch party at Howard University after midnight.

Photos show partygoers leaving and Harris supporters crying as results continued to come in that showed her falling behind in key states.

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A supporter of US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris reacts during an election night event at Howard University in Washington, Nov. 5, 2024.
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Supporters react to election results during an election night event for US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, Nov. 5, 2024.

The mood at Howard University had dampened after the evening started out with music pumping and crowds dancing.

As the night wore on, muted crowds watched with eyes glued to screens showing the results.

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Supporters react to election results during an election night event for US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, Nov. 5, 2024.
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The crowd cheered anytime races were called for Harris and booed whenever states were called for Trump.