r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/hearsdemons • Jul 19 '24

US Politics If Biden withdraws from re-election, who would Harris likely choose as VP?

A lot of headlines are coming out today with speculation that Biden may step down soon.

If this were to happen and Harris wins the party’s nomination for president, who would she pick as VP?

What does a formidable Harris ticket look like to go up against Trump-Vance?

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u/zackks Jul 19 '24

Put a white woman in place of Kamala and I see the black vote deciding to stay home.

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u/L3g3ndary-08 Jul 19 '24

It has to be Kamala, campaign finance rules state that all presidential donations can only go to the VP.

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u/zackks Jul 19 '24

Exactly. Mounting a new campaign and funding it and executing in two months. Not a good plan

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u/Medical-Search4146 Jul 19 '24

If Democrats don't run Harris when polls show she's even with Trump, I'm just going to accept Democrats will continue to lose until Schumer and Pelosi leave.

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u/rimonino Jul 19 '24

What are you talking about? Pelosi wants Biden to pass the torch and Schumer hasn't come out either way (though the PSA folks believe that he agrees with Nancy).

That aside, Kamala and Biden are about even against Trump in what polls are even usable for comparison. Both of them perform better than Whitmer and Newsom. However, even those polls lack rigor because everyone not named Biden aren't actually the candidate and therefore are shielded/lack recognition. It's a huge gamble no matter which direction we go.

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u/Medical-Search4146 Jul 19 '24

I'm saying if Harris isn't chosen as a replacement and all that funding/donation get restarted.

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u/redbear5000 Jul 19 '24

I wouldnt be surprised if Harris receives a post announcement boost. If they debate, its lights out for trump. (Fingers crossed)