The vibe at Howard University, where Harris was set for a victory lap, remains tense
As midnight approached Tuesday night at Howard University, the mass of Kamala Harris supporters gathered to await results of the presidential election experienced a full range of emotions.
WASHINGTON — As midnight approached Tuesday night at Howard University, where a mass of Kamala Harris supporters gathered to await results of the presidential election, lingering anxiousness gave way to exhilaration. And then concern.
It was that way all night on “The Yard” at the historically Black college, which Harris graduated from in 1986. Moments of celebration were doused by projections that favored her rival, Republican Donald Trump.
By the time Tuesday night crept into Wednesday morning, the concern of the unknown prevailed.
Supporters watch results come in at Howard University on Tuesday night.Brandon Bell / Getty Images“I wanted this to be a coronation tonight,” said Ben Eddins, a Howard alumnus. “She deserves it. But we have to wait and see. Whatever the results, this moment is special, and Kamala Harris is special.”
Around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond told the crowd that Harris would not address supporters.
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