Kamala Harris to tour battleground states

Vice President Kamala Harris is nearing the announcement of her vice presidential pick, expected before a tour of key battleground states next week. The shortlist includes Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, while Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper have ruled themselves out. This tour aims to bolster support in critical states that could swing the upcoming election in favor of either party. Harris's approach contrasts with Donald Trump's earlier strategy of delaying his VP announcement for media impact. As the campaign progresses, the dynamics in these battleground states will become increasingly crucial, with current polling showing Trump leading in many of them. Harris’s upcoming selection could significantly influence the Democratic campaign leading into the November elections.