Thursday, August 01, 2024

Who will Kamala Harris pick as VP? The potential list, briefly explained. - Vox

Popular Democratic governors from swing states are among those likely in contention. - Jul 31, 2024
What might Harris look for? 
  • Based on that history, there are a few guesses: Her pick could be someone from a purple or red state, who offers geographic diversity given her roots in California. 
And — to assuage voters who still hold sexist or racist attitudes, as President Barack Obama did with Biden in 2008 — it might be a white man. 
According to some reports, her short list has narrowed to three top contenders: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. 
However, other names — including some of her colleagues in the Biden administration — are possibilities as well...

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