Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce her running mate on Tuesday morning, followed by the release of a campaign video before their rally in Philadelphia on the same day. The selection process has involved multiple individuals familiar with the campaign, and Politico was the first to report on the campaign’s plans.
According to sources at CBS News, Harris is choosing her running mate based on qualities that President Biden valued when he selected her as his own running mate four years ago. Biden has referred to choosing Harris as “the best decision he has ever made,” and Harris is seeking a governing partner who can step into the role immediately and be effective. The chosen candidate should also be qualified to serve as president and share Harris’ values of advocating for the middle class, protecting democracy and freedoms, treating people with respect and dignity, and creating a fair and just America for all.
This announcement comes shortly after President Biden decided not to run for re-election, prompting the Democratic Party to rally around Vice President Harris as their nominee. Harris recently interviewed top contenders for the position, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, both in person and virtually.
In 2020, Biden announced Harris as his running mate through a text message, and a majority of Democratic delegates have already voted to select Harris as the party’s nominee for president in a virtual roll call vote. This solidifies her position at the top of the ticket for the upcoming election in November.
Aaron Navarro, a CBS News digital reporter covering the 2024 elections, has been following the campaign closely. Navarro was previously an associate producer for the CBS News political unit during the 2021 and 2022 election cycles.
Overall, the anticipation is high for Harris’ announcement of her running mate, as it will have significant implications for the upcoming election and the future of the Democratic Party. Stay tuned for more updates as the campaign progresses.
