Kamala Harris Names Top VP Contenders

With President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race, Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the presumptive Democratic nominee, initiating the search for her running mate. The leading candidates are Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, both from crucial battleground states and with significant political experience. Shapiro, who keeps kosher and has advocated for Jewish issues, contrasts with the more moderate Kelly, who has a background as an astronaut and Navy captain. Other contenders in the vetting process include North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, although Whitmer has indicated she will remain in Michigan. The eventual vice presidential candidate will likely face questions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict and domestic antisemitism. Overall, the selection process highlights the importance of appealing to diverse constituencies within the Democratic Party.