Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, has narrowed down her search for a vice presidential running mate to two finalists, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. She is expected to announce her selection by Tuesday, ahead of her first public appearance with her running mate in Philadelphia. Other potential candidates included U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, who seemed to hint at not being selected in a social media post but later clarified his commitment to serving Arizona. Harris has been meeting with top candidates and her vetting team, including former attorney general Eric Holder, to make her decision.
The choice of running mate is a significant decision for Harris as she prepares to challenge Republican nominee Donald Trump and his vice presidential choice, JD Vance, in the November election. Harris will be embarking on a five-day tour of seven battleground states with her running mate, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada. The campaign will focus on rallying support from various demographics, including Republican voters.
The campaign also launched a program called Republicans for Harris to appeal to Republican voters, and Harris received endorsements from former Trump White House officials. The hospitality workers union also endorsed Harris, praising her record of supporting union workers. The final decision on Harris’ running mate is expected to be made and announced soon, as the campaign ramps up for the election.
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