Kamal Harris to Announce Running Mate at Tuesday Rally
Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to announce her running mate on Tuesday morning, with a campaign video expected to drop ahead of a rally in Philadelphia on the same day. Sources connected to the campaign have indicated that preparation is ongoing, fueled by reports from Politico.
Final Preparations Underway
Harris had yet to finalize her choice as of Monday evening, according to insiders. Her team has been proactive, producing multiple versions of campaign materials featuring her name alongside various potential candidates, all in preparation for the final announcement.
Qualities in a Running Mate
It’s been reported that Harris is drawing upon the values and qualities that President Biden prioritized four years ago during his own selection of her as a running mate. Her criteria emphasize the need for a partner who possesses the immediate ability to take on presidential responsibilities, and who embodies her commitments to the middle class, democracy, and social justice.
Joshua Shapiro, Tim Walz, and Mark Kelly in the Running
On Sunday, Harris met with several top prospects, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona. These meetings included both in-person discussions and virtual check-ins.
Moving Forward
As the announcement approaches, familiarity with the running-mate selection history is noteworthy; Biden initially approached Harris with a text message announcement in 2020, an unorthodox decision that created waves at the time.
Kamal Harris: A Strong Democratic Contender
With the Democratic Party quickly unifying around Harris as the nominee following President Biden’s withdrawal from the reelection race, a majority of Democratic delegates have already signaled their support for her in what is shaping up to be a critical campaign ahead of the November elections.
