Harris’ Running-Mate Search Zeroes In on Three Top Contenders
- Kelly, Shapiro, Walz are in top tier for vice presidential run
- Presumed Democratic nominee expected to make pick by Aug. 7
US Vice President Kamala Harris
Photographer: Kenny Holston/The New York Times/Bloomberg
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Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on a group of potential running mates, as she faces a two-week dash to make the biggest decision of her nascent presidential bid.
Harris is considering a wide range of vice presidential candidates from the Democratic Party’s bench, though people familiar with the process say a short list has emerged including three elected officials with nationwide appeal: Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.