WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on a running mate and an announcement is expected in the coming hours before the two appear together at a rally in Philadelphia, according to three people familiar with her decision.
In recent days, she has focused on a trio of potential finalists: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh ShapiroArizona Senator. Mark Kelly and the governor of Minnesota. Tim Walz. It was not yet clear who she had chosen. The people were aware of her plans but spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss a decision that had not been announced.
Harris’ campaign planned to make the announcement via a video message before the meeting, although the exact timing remained unclear, according to a person involved in the planning who spoke on condition of anonymity to detail the closed-door discussions. to describe.
It will be yet another milestone in just two weeks since the vice president took control of the Democratic ticket ahead of the November elections. Since then, she has been trying to build a campaign and revive the Democratic race against the Republicans Donald Trump.
Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff and her No. 2 pick will appear together for an evening rally in Philadelphia, commemorating a 2020 joint appearance by Biden and Harris in Wilmington, Delaware. Similarly, in 2016, newly selected running mate Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia appeared with Hillary Clinton in Miami.
After Tuesday’s day trip to Pennsylvania, Harris and her running mate will spend the next five days flying thousands of miles across the country and exploring critical battleground states. On Wednesday they visit Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Detroit. But a planned stop in Savannah, Georgia, was postponed due to… Tropical Storm Debby Its effects, and associated rain, could also disrupt a planned stop in Durham, North Carolina.
Later in the week, Harris and her No. 2 head to Phoenix and Las Vegas.