According to reports, the vetting team of the US Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential candidate Kamala Harris has privately met with two top contenders to be her running mate – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. Just four days before she is scheduled to campaign with her candidate, Harris’ search for a “governing partner” has entered its final stage.
The only other candidate currently being considered is Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Yahoo News reports.
Vice President Kamala Harris will hold her first rally The new vice presidential candidate will be elected in Philadelphia on August 6according to sources.
The placement suggests that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has moved to the top of her short list of vice presidential nominees, and that the Harris campaign has decided that the state, which Democrats won back from Republicans in 2020, is a must-win once again.
Harris’s aides stressed that no conclusions should be drawn from these meetings or the location of her first public appearance with her preferred vice president in Philadelphia next Tuesday.
Her campaign aides have said she wants a “ruling partner” who can start on day one and has some executive experience, Politico reported.
Kamala Harris’s team is also prioritizing geography and the ability to counter attacks. Former President Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance,
The team has stressed that the Vice President has not yet taken a final decision on the name of his running mate.
Is Josh Shapiro the front-runner?
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s chances have improved with the announcement that Harris will appear with her running mate for the first time at a rally in Philadelphia. has been a strong supporter of Harris’ campaignactively lobbying on their behalf throughout Pennsylvania.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, who represents another crucial swing state, is also a strong contender.
However, according to Bloomberg, labor groups have expressed concerns about him, claiming he doesn’t support the trade union movement enough. This could be problematic for Harris, who is aiming to attract Biden’s union supporters.
Final decision on Harris’s running mate still pending
Harris’ vetting team’s meetings with Shapiro and Kelly said Harris plans to meet with the finalists in person. It also made clear that moving forward in the process does not guarantee a selection, Politico reported.
Harris is taking time on this decision, as she knows that the outcome of the 2024 presidential election will depend on choosing the right partner.
Harris, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, has already faced racist and sexist attacks.
As Harris reaches this crucial decision, she faces a slew of attacks Trump has questioned his racial identity,
Indian-American Republican leader Vivek Ramaswami has also said that… Harris criticised for selectively using her Indian roots,
Harris has strongly pushed back against these attacks, emphasizing her mixed heritage and her commitment to racial progress.
The selection of the vice presidential nominee will be a defining moment in Harris’s campaign, likely to have a significant impact on her chances of winning the presidency.
If she wins the election, she will become the first woman President of the United States.