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Kamala Harris running mate options: Five potential choices

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If Joe Biden steps down and Harris replaces him, she would need to pick a running mate who would appeal to the most voters.

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  1. Kamala Harris overtakes Joe Biden as favorite to be Democratic candidate

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  2. Kamala Harris: insiders rally behind VP to replace Biden if he bows out

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  3. Support for Kamala Harris grows among Democrats worried about Biden

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    Kamala Harris running mate options: Five potential choices

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  1. The Daily Caller

    MSNBC Data Guru Says Biden Polls Worst Against Trump Compared to Kamala Harris, 3 Other Dems (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    MSNBC data guru Steve Kornacki said four potential replacement candidates polled better against former President Donald Trump than President Joe Biden did.

  2. Forbes

    Kamala Harris Leads Major Biden Alternatives In Polls—Here’s How The President’s Top Replacements Are Polling (opens Forbes)

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    Calls for Biden to drop out from the presidential race were triggered by a shaky debate performance against former President Donald Trump last week.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Kamala Harris is a dud, just 25% say she helps Biden (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris is viewed by voters as either unhelpful or a drag on President Joe Biden.

  4. Newsweek

    Democrats have a Kamala Harris problem if Biden drops out (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    If the president steps down, the VP would be the obvious candidate to replace him—but many Democrats have been quick to overlook her.

  5. Salon

    CNN poll suggests Harris does better than Biden in a race against Trump (opens Salon)

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    Vice President Kamala Harris would fare better than President Joe Biden in a theoretical race against Trump

  6. Washington Examiner

    Even if Biden withdraws, Democrats are likely stuck with Harris (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Even if President Joe Biden steps down to save the party, Democrats are practically stuck with Vice President Kamala Harris.

  7. Washington Times

    Here’s how Harris could take over Biden’s campaign cash if he drops out and she runs (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris has been one of President Joe Biden's staunchest defenders following his shaky performance in last week's debate, but she's also emerged as a potential option to lead the party herself if Biden opted not to continue his campaign.

  8. Newsweek

    Kamala Harris overtakes Joe Biden as favorite to be Democratic candidate (opens Newsweek)

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    Biden has been hurt by his "woeful performance in last week's televised debate," a bookmaker said.

  9. Breitbart News

    Seven Biden Staffers Leak Support for Kamala Harris to Replace Joe Biden (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris is the top alternative to replace President Joe Biden atop the Democrat ticket, seven senior sources said.

  10. The Guardian

    Kamala Harris may be our only hope. Biden should step aside and endorse her | Mehdi Hasan (opens The Guardian)

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    It is with some surprise, reluctance and even trepidation that I am now writing these words: Joe Biden should stand aside and endorse Kamala Harris

  11. The Daily Dot

    Kamala Harris tops Biden as likely 2024 nominee at online betting market PredictIt (opens The Daily Dot)

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    A majority of PredictIt's betters now seem to believe Kamala Harris will be the Democratic Party's nominee for president.

  12. The Columbian

    Harris tries to hold the line for Biden as Democrats panic over election (opens The Columbian)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — By the time Vice President Kamala Harris stepped into her third fundraiser since President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate last week, she had her routine down.

  13. Fox News

    Ex-MSNBC host endorses Kamala Harris replacing Biden on ticket: 'Harris may be our only hope' (opens Fox News)

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    Mehdi Hasan, who left MSNBC earlier this year, argued that Vice President Kamala Harris was the more logical choice to beat Trump in November's election.

  14. NBC News

    Vice President Kamala Harris’ past donors privately strategize in case Biden drops out (opens NBC News)

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    Vice President Kamala Harris’ allies are privately discussing what her candidacy would look like if President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for the White House, and how they could help her, following Biden’s disastrous debate performance on Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter.

  15. Fox News

    Growing number of House Dems look to Kamala as possible Biden replacement (opens Fox News)

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    A growing chorus of House Democrats are getting behind Vice President Kamala Harris as President Biden's successor as questions mount about whether he'll drop out.

  16. The Guardian

    Kamala Harris: insiders rally behind VP to replace Biden if he bows out (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    After president’s poor debate performance, pundits point to polls saying Harris would do better in a race against Trump

  17. Fox News

    Dems not pushing Kamala Harris to replace Biden stoking 'more chaos': MSNBC analyst (opens Fox News)

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    MSNBC analyst Basil Smikle attacked Democrats who are pushing to replace Biden on the national ticket without using Kamala Harris as a potential option.

  18. Newsweek

    Support for Kamala Harris grows among Democrats worried about Biden (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Rising support for Vice President Harris reflects a belief among Democratic insiders that she is the best person to replace President Biden if he drops out.

  19. Forbes

    Kamala Harris Emerges As Top Biden Replacement—Here’s How Her Record Could Hurt And Help Her Against Trump (opens Forbes)

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    Harris

  20. Fox News

    House Republicans say they aren't sweating Kamala as possible Biden replacement (opens Fox News)

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    House Republicans are already sharpening their attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris as a possible replacement to President Biden on the campaign trail.

  21. CNN

    Harris puts focus on beating Trump, not concerns over Biden, as she tries to appeal to Black voters (opens CNN)

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    Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday put the focus on the dangers of a second Trump administration, rather than the growing concerns over President Joe Biden’s candidacy, as she attempted to convince Black voters to once again deliver a win for the Biden-Harris ticket.

  22. NPR

    Biden’s in trouble. That puts more scrutiny on Harris too (opens NPR)

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    Vice President Harris, 59, would be a leading contender if President Biden steps aside from the 2024 race. Even if he stays in, Republicans are making her an issue.

  23. Black Enterprise

    Is It VP Kamala Harris' Time To Shine As Doubts Around A Biden Presidency Mount? (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    As questions about Joe Biden's candidacy mount, Democrats are now left to ponder if it is time for Kamala Harris to step into the spotlight

  24. Newsweek

    Kamala Harris running mate options: Five potential choices (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    If Joe Biden steps down and Harris replaces him, she would need to pick a running mate who would appeal to the most voters.

  25. The Conversation US

    Kamala Harris: the top choice to replace Biden as Democratic nominee should he step aside (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    US vice president Kamala Harris is in the political spotlight as calls on Biden to drop out of the presidential race intensify.

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