Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has narrowed her search for a vice presidential running mate to two finalists, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, three sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday.

Harris, the U.S. vice president, is expected to announce her selection by Tuesday, ahead of her first scheduled public appearance with her running mate in the evening at Temple University in Philadelphia.

  • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    It’s gotta be Walz. Shapiro would be a slap in the face to the Arab-American community, which we all very much need the support of if we want to prevent the fascists from winning the presidency.

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      2 months ago

      At least let them believe Kamala would be firmer against Israel, even though we know she won’t be… Am I right? I prefer Walz too but picking Shapiro would be more honest to voters about what to expect.

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      2 months ago

      How do you figure? He’s a moderate loved by both sides that saved PA feom Doug Mastriano… Basically what the country needs right now.

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    2 months ago

    Walz would be good, just please don’t pick Shapiro. Can we avoid shooting ourselves in the foot for once? We’ve got a good thing going with Kamala.

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      2 months ago

      Do you think Shapiro would lock down PA? I like Walz more from what I know, but seems MN is in the bag regardless. Can’t see the strategy side of his pick other than Walz seems to be the progressive favorite, and checks the old white male box.

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        2 months ago

        She going choose Shapiro because DNC tells her too and fucking hurt her campaign. Goddammit for once do the right thing here Shaprio is a horrible choice that fucking none of us want. Hence why they pick him. Dumb fucking Democrats hate them.

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          2 months ago

          I like Shapiro. I was pulling for Kelly because I don’t want to give up Shapiro as my governor. Don’t let one issue define a person, you’re never going to get everything you want.