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Joe Biden is expected to announce his running mate this week.

Reportedly, Senator Kamala Harris and Susan Rice, National Security Advisor to President

Obama, are the top candidates. Either would make history as the first black woman to be a

vice presidential candidate for a major party. Biden is reportedly also considering

Representative Karen Bass of California, Representative Vale Demings of Florida, Michigan Governor

Gretchen Whitmer, and Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois. Four factors seem to be at work. Age.

Biden would be the oldest president ever elected if he wins in November,

so some want him to choose a running mate who is younger and can be the future of the party.

Balance.

Some perceive Biden to be too moderate for the progressive wing of the party,

and want him to select a nominee that will excite these voters. Demographics.

Some want him to select a black candidate to gain support among black voters. Politics.

As one politics professor notes, the vice presidential candidate can help a little or hurt a lot.

He would advise candidates, above all, do no harm. My purpose this morning

is not to help Mr. Biden make his decision, but to discuss our reaction once he makes it.

You are likely approaching the upcoming election in one of eight ways on a political spectrum,

from right to left.

One, you believe Joe Biden is wrong for America and will vote for his opponent.

Two, you believe Donald Trump is right for America and will vote for him.

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