Search for Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate narrows with three top options

Mark Leibovich, staff writer for the Atlantic, talks with Alex Wagner about Senator Mark Kelly and Governors Josh Shapiro and Roy Cooper, who are reportedly at the top of a shortening list of potential vice presidential running mates for Kamala Harris.



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[niclewis]

"We're not moving the Country left or right. We are moving forward and bringing everyone with us"

Governor Andy Beshear

[cmmclemore]

Tim Walz is the man. Backed by Labor and he has the communication skills to bring the "common man" back to Democrats. He's been a great governor who gets things done.

[Roxie_also]

Come on Mark Kelly! Arizona loves you ❤

[phoenixrising]

I think Mark Kelly would be the perfect balance for the ticket - moderate white dude, border and immigration expert, popular with Latinos, could bring a swing state, military, gun owner who advocates for sensible gun control. And a freaking ASTRONAUT. That said, Shapiro is definitely an excellent option as well.

[LF-duuc]

Mark Kelly. Decorated war veteran, Astronaut, Senator, popular in a battleground state. What more could we ask for?

[trishhunt]

Wait! What about Tim Walz? I'm Canadian, so I don't know any of the candidates. However, Tim Walz has made several appearances on MSNBC since Sunday, and I felt he was a great pick!

[elaineisabelle]

I'm a childless dog lady here voting blue 💙 with the childless cat ladies, meow.

[peaoat]

We need someone who has seen the Earth from space to be in the position of leadership. Go with Kelly!

[alohadave]

I'm very disappointed that Gov. Tim Walz isn't on the "short list." He's the real deal, mid-western, from a small town, a strong proponent of workers' rights. IMO

[oklol]

Tim Walz would be the best pick! He’s the best governor in the country and would easily bring in rural voters, young voters, independents, has been obliterating Republicans easily, and is a very humble man.

[eduardoquirino]

The men that Kamala is thinking of choosing are all great men of integrity. I believe Josh Shapiro will be chosen. He is a good Governor who hails from Pennsylvania, a huge State with 20 electors. He is the logical choice. Tim Walz comes to mind too. Good luck to Kamala in choosing her VP.

[b.c]

I think Tim Walz would be a great choice to bring the deep rusk belt states suburban voters to the polls. I think Governor Shapiro can win his state without being on the vp ticket

[millionairedee]

This must be tough for Kamala. Praying for all involved and that it is the right choice so that we can win back this country..

[shadwChser]

I like Shapiro, but I think Mark Kelly would sway a lot of the conservative, MAGA, voters

[GOsborn-ox]

As much as I’d like the pick to be Kelly, Harris’s path to 270 can survive without AZ but not without PA. Shapiro could potentially maintain the blue wall as well as sway votes in the sunbelt. Kelly is a great choice but solidifying the blue wall must be the end game to winning this one, which makes Shapiro the sounder choice.

[natalie]

WALZ is the best option. He has charisma. He is a veteran and a public school teacher. To be honest, charisma is probably the most important aspect this late in the race.

[jfungsf]

My preference is Tim Walz of Minnesota 😀👍💯

[astrologerdawn]

Our Arizona Mark Kelly is perfect for her, although I'm happy with whoever she picks.

[oldworldpatriot]

I’m an Arizonan, Mark will make an exceptional VP

[lib]

I look forward to the day when America is sophisticated enough to have Pete Buttigieg as their President...in the meantime - GO KAMALA!!