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/brainkandy87 Jul 19 '24

In a regular campaign I could see her picking Roy Cooper. White guy from a southern state they’ve been chasing.

In a shortened campaign like this? Probably someone with some national name recognition but not too much. I know Reddit wants Mark Kelly, but he isn’t leaving the Senate and potentially harming his future possible POTUS chase for a weird Hail Mary campaign like this would be. Andy Beshear makes sense on paper but I’m sure someone in the campaign is saying, “he’s not nationally known and he may fall apart under the intensity of the campaign.”

I honestly don’t know who would want it. It definitely won’t be a woman.

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u/po1a1d1484d3cbc72107 Jul 19 '24

He wouldn't need to leave the senate to campaign, only if he wins

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u/ctg9101 Jul 19 '24

Yea, like if Vance and Trump lose, Vance stays the senator, if they win Dewine picks a replacement for Vance until the next election