Harris narrows VP pick to three key swing state leaders
Who will be Kamala Harris's candidate for Vice President of the United States? Bloomberg reports three names. Harris has little time left to make her choice.
10:58 AM EDT, July 28, 2024
After Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race, Democrats will most likely choose the current Vice President Kamala Harris. Many are wondering who will join her on the "ticket."
According to Bloomberg, three Democratic candidates for Vice President are being considered.
Who will join Harris on the "ticket"?
One of the names is Josh Shapiro, the Governor of Pennsylvania, considered a "swing state," meaning the number of Democratic and Republican voters is roughly equal, making it difficult to predict a winner in forecasts. Shapiro is regarded as a good speaker and does well in rural areas, where Democrats usually face challenges.
Another candidate is the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz. He is a former soldier and teacher, also popular in smaller towns. Some believe he could tip the scales in favor of Democrats in Wisconsin and Michigan.
The third candidate for Vice President is the Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a former pilot and astronaut. The media focuses on his approach to migration: he is a proponent of increasing security at the southern border crossings. He has also repeatedly criticized Joe Biden's policies in this area.
What all the candidates have in common is that they are white men with moderate views. Democrats believe they could help Harris gain support from voters in the "swing states."
Harris should choose her Vice President candidate by August 7. In the middle of the month, the Democratic convention will take place, during which Harris may be formally chosen as the party’s candidate for the presidential election. If she receives the nomination, she will face the Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump.
