Vice President Kamala Harris is gearing up to hit the campaign trail in six battleground states next week alongside her yet-to-be-named running mate. This news comes from sources close to her team who shared the draft travel schedule.
The plan is for Vice President Harris and her running mate to visit Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin over the course of four days. The travel is set to begin next Tuesday and wrap up on Friday. This timeline suggests that Harris will announce her running mate earlier than the previously set deadline of August 7.
While the specifics of the travel schedule are still being finalized, it is clear that the Vice President is moving quickly to make her selection. Only five candidates are reportedly still being considered for the role, including Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, Governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Tim Walz of Minnesota, and Andy Beshear of Kentucky, as well as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina recently withdrew himself from consideration.
The decision of who will be Harris’s running mate is a critical one, and her team is ensuring she has the time needed to make the right choice. Despite the fast-paced nature of the selection process, Harris is taking the time to conduct additional interviews with the finalists.
In the midst of this decision-making process, Vice President Harris is not slowing down her campaign efforts. She is set to appear at a rally in Georgia tonight, where a large crowd is expected to gather in support.
The search for a running mate has been a swift one for Harris, with the typically lengthy process being condensed into just two weeks. Instead of traditional joint-campaign appearances, potential candidates are making their case through media appearances and campaign stops on their own.
This rapid pace indicates the importance Harris is placing on choosing the right running mate to join her on the campaign trail. As the countdown to the announcement continues, all eyes are on Harris and her team as they work to finalize this crucial decision.
