Who Will Be Kamala Harris' Running Mate?

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🗓️ 30 July 2024

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

Traditionally, vice presidential nominees are meant to bring balance to a political ticket without alienating any potential voters. Vice President Harris seems to be considering a number of white male lawmakers from key states, all moderates from key states She is expected to make her selection before a key procedural deadline on August 7.

This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh.

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