Harris to hold first rally with running mate Tuesday in Philadelphia

[JoeOtterbein]

Source: Politico

The vice president is expected to announce her pick sometime before the appearance.

By Holly Otterbein and Eugene Daniels

07/30/2024 08:30 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate by Tuesday, when she will hold her first rally with her pick in Philadelphia.

The two will barnstorm cities in seven swing states in four days. In addition to Philadelphia, they’ll hit western Wisconsin, Detroit, Raleigh, Savannah, Phoenix and Las Vegas.

The stops will mark the first major campaign swing the presumptive ticket will make since Harris became the all-but-certain Democratic presidential nominee following President Joe Biden’s sudden departure from the race. The tour also underscores that the campaign believes the electoral map has expanded since Biden passed the baton to Harris.

The details of Harris and her running mate’s schedule were first shared with POLITICO by the campaign.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/30/harris-first-rally-running-mate-tuesday-philadelphia-00171999

[mopinko]

1. i'm assuming she'll pick in time for the virtual roll call.

[Gaytano70]

2. I read that the virtual roll call begins tomorrow.

If true, Harris would need to announce today, but I am also not sure if the running mate needs to be named for the roll call. I wish the DNC would make a statement.

EDIT: Just found this. The VP does not not need to be nominated at the same time.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dnc-virtual-roll-call-2024-how-it-works/

[NYC Liberal]

3. Presidential and VP candidates are voted on separately

They could do a second vote if she announces after the vote tomorrow. But I’d think they would want to just do it all at once. Who knows though.

[Gaytano70]

7. See the link I posted above.

Very informative and answers all the questions

[NYC Liberal]

10. Thank you!

I trust our party leaders have everything planned and know what needs to happen. But it’s good to know what the actual process is.

[ramapo]

4. is there a clue here?

Philly=Shapiro?

Ornis this misdirection?

[Gaytano70]

9. I am getting a feeling it will be Beshear.

Andy Beshear is young and dynamic, and he doesn't carry the perceived school voucher and Gaza protests baggage. True that Beshar's state of KY is not in play, but I have seen a poll that shows Harris up by 4 points in PA already. Plus, a real Appalachian candidate like Beshear against Shady Vance would be enjoyable!
But really, we'll know when we know, and I will be an enthusiastic supportor of whomever Harris chooses!

[kansasobama]

5. Since Harris has more trouble in PA

It is possible it is Shapiro.

[RJW62]

11. Considering it's starting in Philly...

That tells me it's going to Shapiro.....NOT good.

[yardwork]

14. I am not sure of that.

It makes sense to make the announcement in a big city in an important swing state, but the VP doesn't have to be from that state.

If it's Beshear, for instance, it wouldn't make sense to make the announcement in Kentucky, which is not in play. If it's Walz, no point in going to MN, which is safely blue.

But we shall see.

[crimycarny]

18. I get a bad vibe about Shapiro for VP pick

It seems the main reason people say to pick Shapiro for VP is so we are sure to win PA But what else does he bring to the ticket versus being very popular in PA? (Real question as I don't know a lot about Shapiro and trying to learn more). Would Shapiro's support for school vouchers hurt him? A perceived "anti-Palestine" stance (I'm not at all saying Shapiro is anti-Palestine, but many of the young voters who protested seem to think so.)

I like Walz as he has a wide range appeal. Seems he would better balance out the ticket. He is the one who came up with the wildly successful use of the word "weird" which shows a keen understanding of effective messaging. When I've seen him speak he gives of a sort of "good ole' boy" Pete Buttigieg effective communication.

I'm sure I'm wrong on this, just can't shake this underlying sense of trepidation if Harris chooses Shapiro. Though PA is a crucial state, why do we assume PA won't go Dem with other VP candidates? Walz gives off a vibe that would appeal to blue-collar which should help in PA.

[iemanja]

22. He's a good campaigner

and a good speaker.

As much as I like my governor, Walz doesn't have Shapiro's skills. We also don't need Walz on the ticket to carry MN.

[PortTack]

12. Agree....i think he'll be a great pick for her!

[AZLD4Candidate]

6. Even money it's Shapiro if it's in Philly.

[AZLD4Candidate]

8. Self delete for dupe posting

[yardwork]

13. If this is true, the pick has been made already.

An offer has been made and accepted.

[CaptainTruth]

16. I agree, my thought exactly.

[CaptainTruth]

17. I still like Kelly.

We will see.

[suegeo]

20. There're going to barnstorm in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Arizona, is a City/State that the Senator Mark Kelly (AZ) represents.

Former Navy man. Flew combat missions.

If we fight we win. Gabby Giffords is a fighter. Recovering from being shot by a deranged white male with a gun.

The Marines (he-man woman-hater Vance) operate under the Navy. Did JD see combat?

Arizona is John McCain's old stomping grounds. Is his wife still alive? Does her endorsement mean anything anymore?

[IronLionZion]

19. Harris-Shapiro would make history twice

PA is necessary for us so lots of signs are pointing to Shapiro

[iemanja]

21. This suggests it will be Shapiro