President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have discussed her decision on choosing a vice presidential running mate, with Biden indicating that he will let her work it out. Inside the White House, Biden’s close advisors have an idea of his opinions on several of the men believed to be Harris’ top contenders. One favorite is Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, whom Biden is a big fan of, especially considering Pennsylvania’s importance as a battleground state.
Another potential favorite for Biden is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, known for his infectious personality. Walz joined Biden at an event in Wisconsin in January, where they had a great time interacting with voters. Biden’s advisors have joked about keeping Walz around to keep the president in a good mood. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is also seen as a serious contender, as Biden has a fondness for both Kelly and his wife, former Rep. Gabby Giffords.
Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison announced that Harris had secured enough delegate votes to secure the party’s presidential nomination. Harris is in the final stages of choosing her running mate and is expected to meet with top contenders, including Walz, Shapiro, Kelly, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over the weekend. They will campaign across battleground states starting with a Tuesday night rally in Philadelphia.
Biden’s advisors have a good sense of his opinion on Harris’ potential running mates, with Shapiro and Walz being seen as top contenders due to Biden’s personal relationship with them. Shapiro, in particular, is considered a favorite due to Biden’s interest in Pennsylvania as a key battleground state. Walz’s infectious personality and rapport with Biden have also made him a strong contender for the vice presidential position.
Aside from Shapiro and Walz, other contenders like Mark Kelly, Andy Beshear, Pete Buttigieg, and JB Pritzker are also being considered by Harris for the vice presidential role. Biden may not have as close a personal relationship with these contenders as he does with Shapiro and Walz, but he still holds a fondness for some of them, such as Kelly. Harris is expected to make her final decision by Tuesday and will campaign with her chosen running mate across battleground states in the coming weeks.
The upcoming decision on Harris’ vice presidential running mate has created a buzz among Biden’s close advisors, who are aware of his opinions on the potential contenders. With the final interviews scheduled for the weekend and a decision expected by Tuesday, the anticipation is high for who Harris will choose as her running mate. Biden’s personal relationship with some of the contenders, such as Shapiro and Walz, has influenced the speculation surrounding Harris’ decision. The chosen running mate will join Harris in campaigning across key battleground states in the run-up to the election.
