Aug 12 WATCH: Biden and Harris make 1st appearance as running mates in Delaware By Associated Press Biden, a 77-year-old white man, embraced the significance of naming the first Black woman to a major party's presidential ticket, but he focused on other attributes Harris brings to the ticket. Continue reading
Aug 11 Biden has his running mate. Will Harris appeal to Democratic voters? By Daniel Bush Sen. Kamala Harris adds star power to the Democratic ticket, but choosing her is not without its risks for Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch 3:46 Why Biden picked 'fearless fighter' Kamala Harris as his running mate Former Vice President Joe Biden has named California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate in the presidential election. The presumptive Democratic nominee announced his decision in an afternoon email to supporters. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff with the latest… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 8:59 Kamala Harris' path to the Democratic presidential ticket By Lisa Desjardins California Senator Kamala Harris solidified her national reputation during her campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. But for most of her career, she was a prosecutor. How have her personal background and professional trajectory led her to this moment,… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 8:46 What Kamala Harris offers the Biden campaign as VP nominee The choice of Senator Kamala Harris as former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate answers a question that has dominated the race for weeks. For analysis of what Harris will bring to the ticket, Judy Woodruff talks to Ian Sams,… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 3:30 How Trump reacted to selection of Harris as Biden's VP After former Vice President Joe Biden chose California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, President Trump lost no time before attacking Harris. During an evening White House briefing, Trump repeatedly called Harris “nasty,” portraying her as a radical leftist. Continue watching
Aug 04 Some critics see sexism in debate over Biden VP By Sara Burnett, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Biden's team had hoped its search effort would stand out for its inclusion and diversity, but there's been negative commentary, too. Continue reading
Aug 01 Joe Biden nears final decision on running mate By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press As Joe Biden nears the announcement of his vice presidential choice, the top contenders and their advocates are making final appeals. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 13:00 Shields and Brooks on Biden's VP decision, pandemic economy Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the question of whom Joe Biden will choose as his running mate, congressional failure to deliver another pandemic aid… Continue watching
Jul 15 How a VP with law enforcement experience could help Biden win over moderate voters By Daniel Bush A running mate with a law enforcement background could help former Vice President Joe Biden win over some of the moderate voters he needs to beat President Donald Trump. Continue reading