Kamala Harris to Hold Rally With VP Pick in Philadelphia Next Week

Facts

• According to insiders, Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to hold a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with her yet-to-be-announced vice presidential candidate. Harris is expected to reveal her running mate by Monday.^[1]
• The choice of the first stop on Harris's campaign trip indicates that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who has emerged as a leading contender among the list of potential vice presidential candidates, could be her running mate.^[2]
• Democrats have praised Shapiro for his victory over Republican Doug Mastriano in a closely contested 2023 gubernatorial race. If chosen, Shapiro would become the second Jewish vice presidential contender in US history, after Joe Lieberman in 2000.^[3]
• After the Tuesday announcement, Harris and her chosen VP candidate will embark on a four-day tour across seven crucial battleground states. Harris' campaign has said the tour will go to Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada.^[4]
• The shortlist for the vice presidential position includes Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.^[5]
• According to a campaign official, any reporting on developments in Vice President Harris' running-mate search are 'premature and speculative.' Harris informed reporters on Tuesday that she is still yet to make a decision.^[6]

Sources: ^[1]FOX News, ^[2]Reuters, ^[3]MSN, ^[4]New York Post, ^[5]Politico and ^[6]Axios.

Narratives

• Democratic narrative, as provided by Politico. There are several promising contenders on the shortlist for VP candidate, with Pennsylvanian Governor Josh Shapiro being considered the frontrunner, but Harris will ensure that whoever is picked will be an effective leader who can help push for victory against Donald Trump and his backwards agenda.
• Republican narrative, as provided by FOX 29 News Philadelphia. While some Republicans believe that Shapiro would be able to expand Harris's appeal to independent voters and traditional Democratic voters who have drifted away from the party, the GOP shouldn't be too worried. Polls show that Trump-Vance would perform better on the ticket in some key swing states, while Republicans and Democrats are closely matched in others. The GOP will fight hard for success in this upcoming election.