Vice President Kamala Harris is quickly narrowing her list of potential running mates after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. With only two weeks to meet the Aug. 7 deadline, Harris is vetting candidates, focusing on white governors from battleground states like Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro and North Carolina’s Roy Cooper.
Harris must decide soon, with names like Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also in the mix. Her choice aims to balance the ticket and appeal to a broad voter base, especially those who may be hesitant to support a Black and South Asian woman for president.
Campaign insiders emphasize the importance of picking a running mate who can connect with suburban women and moderate voters, crucial demographics for the upcoming election.
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