Republicans see Gov. Josh Shapiro as Harris' 'super strong' VP contender
NBCJul 15
Kamala Harris to Hold Rally With VP Pick in Philadelphia Next Week
Above: Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the American Federation of Teachers' 88th National Convention on July 25, 2024 in Houston. The American Federation of Teachers is the first labor union to endorse Harris for president since announcing her camp. Image copyright: Brandon Bell/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The 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.
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.
The Spin
Democratic narrative
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
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.