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Kamala Harris is most likely to pick her running mate for the US Presidential Election 2024 before next Tuesday when she will hold her first campaign rally in Philadelphia. Though she is tight-lipped over her choice, it is believed that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro may be the vice presidential candidate. After the Philadelphia rally, Kamala Harris and his running mate will begin Wednesday's election tour of western Wisconsin; Detroit; Raleigh, N.C.; Savannah, Ga.; Phoenix; and Las Vegas.
Will Harris choose Josh Shapiro?
Shapiro has been promoting Kamala Harris and attacking Republican candidate Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance on his social media accounts since President Joe Biden pulled out of the race for the White House and endorsed the vice president.
Five contenders
Kamala Harris' team launched the process of selecting the running mate last week and five contenders are in serious consideration, they are Josh Shapiro; Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona; Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky; and Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary.
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Shapiro accused of sexual harassment cover-up
Meanwhile, Shapiro has been accused of being involved in a sexual harassment scandal. Journalist Erin McClelland wrote in a post on X that Shapiro covered up a sexual harassment incident and hinted at gender bias. She wrote that she wants a vice president candidate, who is secure enough to be second under a woman, is content to be VP & won't undermine the President to maneuver his election & doesn't sweep sexual harassment under the rug.
However, Kamala Harris must select her running mate before the Democratic National Convention, which will be held from August 19 to 22 in Chicago. The delegates will first pick her as the nominee for the presidential election. She will introduce the vice presidential nominee and the delegates will ratify it.
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Josh Shapiro is the Pennsylvania Governor, he is one of the five serious contenders for the vice presidential nominee. He has been accused of a sexual harassment coverup.
How a vice presidential nominee is selected?
The Presidential candidate selects his running mate and his decision is ratified by the delegates at the national convention of the party.
Will Harris choose Josh Shapiro?
Shapiro has been promoting Kamala Harris and attacking Republican candidate Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance on his social media accounts since President Joe Biden pulled out of the race for the White House and endorsed the vice president.Five contenders
Kamala Harris' team launched the process of selecting the running mate last week and five contenders are in serious consideration, they are Josh Shapiro; Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona; Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky; and Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary.Also Read : Kamala Harris' role to be played by Maya Rudolph in Saturday Night Live season 50. SNL release date, key details
Shapiro accused of sexual harassment cover-up
Meanwhile, Shapiro has been accused of being involved in a sexual harassment scandal. Journalist Erin McClelland wrote in a post on X that Shapiro covered up a sexual harassment incident and hinted at gender bias. She wrote that she wants a vice president candidate, who is secure enough to be second under a woman, is content to be VP & won't undermine the President to maneuver his election & doesn't sweep sexual harassment under the rug. However, Kamala Harris must select her running mate before the Democratic National Convention, which will be held from August 19 to 22 in Chicago. The delegates will first pick her as the nominee for the presidential election. She will introduce the vice presidential nominee and the delegates will ratify it.
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FAQs
Who is Josh Shapiro and why is he in the news?Josh Shapiro is the Pennsylvania Governor, he is one of the five serious contenders for the vice presidential nominee. He has been accused of a sexual harassment coverup.
How a vice presidential nominee is selected?
The Presidential candidate selects his running mate and his decision is ratified by the delegates at the national convention of the party.
( Originally published on Aug 01, 2024 )
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