Who will be Kamala Harris' running mate? Democrat interviews top VP picks including Shapiro, Walz, and more
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris, the current US Vice President and the presumptive Democratic Party nominee as per reports, is set to meet with top contenders for her running mate on Sunday (August 4).
As per CBS News, among those being interviewed are Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, both of whom are travelling to Washington for face-to-face discussions with Harris.
Who all is in the race?
Citing sources, the publication reports that like Joe Biden, Harris is also considering other candidates for the role, both in person and virtually. However, some of these individuals have not yet been publicly identified.
Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona is also said to be in the race and scheduled to meet Harris at her residence, reported New York Times, citing people who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
During his presidential campaign in 2020, Biden while selecting his vice-presidential running mate, conducted virtual meetings due to the pandemic, alongside in-person interviews.
Josh Shapiro
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Governor Shapiro, who boasts a 60 per cent approval rating according to a recent Quinnipiac poll, is a highly regarded figure in Pennsylvania.
He has been elected statewide three times—twice as Attorney General and once as Governor.
Shapiro's tenure has been marked by his oversight of significant investigations into widespread sexual abuse by Catholic priests and the subsequent cover-ups.
Tim Walz
Governor Walz, currently serving his second term, is also noted for his high approval ratings.
As a former congressman, Walz has advanced several progressive policies, including safeguarding abortion access, legalising recreational marijuana, providing free school meals to all kids, restricting gun access, and expanding paid family leave.
Other potential candidates
As per an Associated Press report citing sources familiar with the selection process, in addition to Walz and Shapiro, VP Harris is also interviewing Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
President Biden commented on Friday that he has discussed the vice-presidential pick with Harris but refrained from providing specific advice on the qualities she should seek in a candidate.
"I'll let her work that out," Biden said when asked about the criteria for the selection.
Harris is expected to announce her vice-presidential choice by Tuesday (August 6). Despite already securing a majority of pledged and automatic delegates for the Democratic nomination, Harris' formal nomination process remains open until Monday.
(With inputs from agencies)
