Vice President Kamala Harris will announce her running mate today. I’ve been delaying writing this because I hoped she would announce her pick this morning, ahead of her planned rally in Pennsylvania today. The Penn rally is where her running mate will make his debut, and there’s been some talk about how the Harris campaign would put out a video, likely to introduce the guy’s personal narrative, ahead of the rally. That has not happened as of this writing!
So, who is the mystery running mate? Kamala met with candidates over the weekend, and reportedly, her choice is between Pennsylvania’s Gov. Shapiro versus Minnesota’s Gov. Tim Walz. I’ve believed for more than a week that Walz’s very public audition for the role was going well. He proved to be an effective cheerleader for Harris and for the Democratic agenda. He’s folksy and normal and he doesn’t seem to have any political or personal scandals. Shapiro might win us Pennsylvania, but Shapiro comes with a ton of political baggage and he would start out on his back foot, having to explain sexual harassment cases and where he stands on public schools.
The vibes for the past 24 hours have been leaning heavily in Walz’s favor. Last night, he headlined a fundraiser for the Harris campaign, and there’s anecdotal evidence that Walz might already have a Secret Service detail. I will update this post if we get a confirmation!!
Update: Sources are saying Kamala picked Tim Walz!!
Vice President Kamala Harris has made a decision for her running mate, with four people close to the process saying Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is her choice, per @jeffzeleny, @jamiegangel and @JohnKingCNN.
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) August 6, 2024
CNN: VP Harris has selected MN gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate.
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) August 6, 2024
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Washington, DC – United States Vice President Kamala Harris makes remarks during an event celebrating the 2023-2024 NCAA Championship teams on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. The Vice President’s first task in formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination will be to corral her former congressional colleagues, newly emboldened after a successful pressure campaign to force their party’s leader, Joe Biden, off the 2024 ballot.
Pictured: Kamala Harris
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Ambler, PA – Governors Josh Shapiro and Gretchen Whitmer pictured at a Harris for President campaign event at Wissahickon High School in Ambler.
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris speak at a campaign event to keep Black Voters at Girard College in Philadelphia
Featuring: Vice President Kamala Harris
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
When: 29 May 2024
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris speak at a campaign event to keep Black Voters at Girard College in Philadelphia
Featuring: Vice President Kamala Harris
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
When: 29 May 2024
Credit: William Wade/INSTARimages
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Governor Tim Walz (Democrat of Minnesota), chair of the Democratic Governors Association, left, and Governor Wes Moore (Democrat of Maryland), speak to members of the media after their meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington
Featuring: Wes Moore, Tim Walz
Where: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
When: 03 Jul 2024
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Governor Tim Walz (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, right, Governor Wes Moore (Democrat of Maryland), center, and Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York), left, speak to members of the media after their meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington
Featuring: Wes Moore, Kathy Hochul, Tim Walz
Where: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
When: 03 Jul 2024
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United States Vice President Kamala Harris makes remarks during an event celebrating the 2023-2024 NCAA Championship teams on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, July 22, 2024. The Vice President’s first task in formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination will be to corral her former congressional colleagues, newly emboldened after a successful pressure campaign to force their party’s leader, Joe Biden, off the 2024 ballot
Featuring: Kamala Harris
Where: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
When: 22 Jul 2024
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United States Vice President Kamala Harris is seen at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland as she greets recently released prisoners from Russia
Featuring: Kamala Harris
Where: Camp Springs, Maryland, United States
When: 02 Aug 2024
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United States Vice President Kamala Harris is seen at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland as she greets recently released prisoners from Russia
Featuring: Kamala Harris
Where: Camp Springs, Maryland, United States
When: 02 Aug 2024
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