Kamala Harris identifies three potential contenders for US vice president - Bloomberg
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Vice President Kamala Harris has identified three potential contenders for the US vice presidency
Kamala Harris is considering three candidates for vice president from the Democratic Party: Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Writes UNN with reference to Bloomberg.
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Kevin Munoz, a spokesman for the Harris campaign, said that she has instructed her team to begin vetting possible vice presidential candidates, but refused to elaborate on the details of the process.
Harris is expected to decide on a choice by August 7, to meet the party-wide schedule for announcing a candidate. The vice presidential choice should unite Democrats to compete against Republican candidate Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance in the November election. The chosen candidate, Harris, could be a significant booster for the campaign, working to attract funding and support, thereby complementing its strengths and offsetting potential weaknesses.
The vast majority of the candidates on Harris' list are white, centrist males who could help attract wavering voters, business leaders, and donors. They already have experience in criticizing Trump and his distinctive political style. According to insider information, Tim Walz is becoming more popular among progressives, which increases his chances of winning the nomination.
For Harris, it is important that she and the vice president-elect have chemistry as well as political cohesion. Her experience as a running mate on the Democratic ticket gives her a unique insight into the pressures she faces, and she is taking that into account in her selection.Following President Joe Biden's sudden withdrawal from the race, the vetting process for potential running mates has accelerated. This choice comes amid intense efforts by Harris to create an effective campaign that reflects her ideas and attracts financial resources 100 days before the election.
Democrats warn that the selection process must be thorough to avoid any unpleasant revelations, especially after videos of Vance's negative comments about childless women sparked widespread criticism.
As Trump's team is finding out, it must not only conduct legal due diligence, but also analyze tweets, speeches, and clips. You need a thorough vetting process, and you want to look at a significant amount of background information to get a sense of the person,
Former Attorney General Eric Holder is leading the vetting process. His law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, is maintaining 12 to 15 files, reflecting Harris's extensive search for potential candidates.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is considered a popular politician in a key swing state, and he is skilled at reaching out to rural areas, traditionally a weak front for Democrats. Tim Walz, a former teacher and National Guard officer, has the potential to neutralize Trump's efforts to make Minnesota a competitive state and answer Vance's appeal to Midwestern voters.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, whose state is strategically important and a border state, is known for his differences with Biden on immigration. His wife, Gabrielle Giffords, a former member of Congress, became a gun control activist after an attempted assassination in 2011.
Harris is also considering candidates for her potential cabinet, including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who are both undergoing vetting. According to a spokesperson for the Harris campaign, it evaluates candidates based on shared political values, ability to take leadership positions, and potential to lead the country if necessary.
Recall
The US Democratic Party plans to vote to confirm Vice President Kamala Harris as its presidential candidate by August 7.
