The VP’s VP: Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, Andy Beshear among frontrunners to be Kamala’s running mate
Here we look at the leading contenders.
VP Kamala Harris has gained enough support from party delegates to become the official Democratic presidential nominee ahead of the November elections. A survey by the news agency AP revealed that she now hasthe backing of 2,538 delegates, well beyond the 1,976 needed. Now, the next million-dollar question is: Who will be the VP's VP pick? Here we look at the leading contenders:
1) Mark Kelly - US Senator from Arizona, 60
Kelly is a former astronaut and a Navy veteran. He is well known for his gun control measures. He rose to fame after his wife survived an assassination attempt. He is seen as a potential candidate who could woo white women and young Latino voters.
2) Josh Shapiro - Governor of Pennsylvania state, 51
The Pennsylvania governor is quite popular among Democrats, having secured a landslide victory in 2022. His leadership skills were tested with the handling of the I-95 bridge collapse. Shapiro, an observant Conservative Jew, is considered to be a crisis manager, and his condemnation of rising antisemitism is another significant plus.
3) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, 46
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He has survived a predominantly Republican state two consecutive times. He was first elected in 2019 and then cemented his leadership in 2023 as well. He could appeal to moderate white voters. He was praised for leadership during deadly tornadoes and other severe weather incidents.
4) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, 52
The 52-year-old has served as a governor since 2019. She has emphasised abortion rights and won re-election in the battleground state by double digits. If she makes it, we would have the first major party all-female ticket in US history.
(With inputs from agencies)