Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she is introduced during the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s Grand Boulé, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she is introduced during the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s Grand Boulé, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Vice President Kamala Harris has a little over a week to pick a running mate to join her on the presidential ticket.
The list of possibilities is long, but many have a couple of things in common — the represent swing states and are white, straight men — qualities that might help make a winning ticket.
Who should the current Vice President pick to be her running mate, and what will make that a winning choice?
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This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam. It was edited by Courtney Dorning. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.