Chatter and speculation surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate options is reaching a fever pitch as Democrats jockey for their preferred candidates.
While most of the “veepstakes” talk has been dominated by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly (D), Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D), and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D), other names are popping up in the conversation. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has increasingly been floated for the position, while allies of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are continuing to push his name as he sweeps the national media scene.
The efforts come as time ticks down for Harris to choose a vice presidential pick, with the Democratic National Committee saying earlier this week they would like a decision by Aug. 7.
Shapiro and Kelly have received a large share of media play because of their strength on the electoral map. Arizona carries a total of 11 electoral votes, while Pennsylvania boasts a whopping 19 electoral votes.
Additionally, both states are located in critical regions of the map: Pennsylvania in the Rust Belt and Arizona in the Sun Belt.
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