Harris to announce running mate pick in Philadelphia next week

Excitement is building as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris, gears up for an important rally in Philadelphia next week alongside her highly anticipated running mate pick. The buzz surrounding Harris’s choice for VP has been growing, with many speculating that she will announce her decision by Monday.

The rally, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, will mark the first public appearance of Harris and her VP pick together in Philadelphia as part of a four-day campaign tour of battleground states. In addition to Pennsylvania, Harris and her running mate will also make stops in Michigan and Arizona.

The decision to kick off the campaign in Pennsylvania has led to increased speculation that Harris’s pick for vice president may be Governor Josh Shapiro, who has been a prominent figure in recent discussions of potential running mates. Shapiro has made a name for himself as Pennsylvania’s attorney general, winning re-election in 2020 after gaining national attention for his work on high-profile investigations and legal challenges during the Trump administration.

While Shapiro remains a top contender, the list of potential running mates also includes Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

With President Biden’s endorsement of Harris and the suspension of his own re-election bid in early July, all eyes are now on Harris as she prepares to announce her choice for vice president. The upcoming rally in Philadelphia, followed by visits to key battleground states like Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia, and Nevada, underscores the importance of Harris’s selection for her running mate in the context of the broader presidential campaign.

The Harris campaign has remained tight-lipped about the VP selection, with a statement released Tuesday night indicating that no decision has been made yet. As anticipation continues to build, supporters and political observers alike are eagerly awaiting Harris’s announcement and the launch of this new chapter in her bid for the presidency.