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Who's No. 2? Four leading Democrats emerge as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris

Headline from The Republic, on the newest of 3 developments

No one knows the importance of selecting the right running mate better than Vice President Kamala Harris. With Harris now the leading candidate to succeed President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, a look at the top contenders to be on the ticket.

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  1. Who Could Be Kamala Harris' Vice President? 5 Candidates

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Who would Kamala Harris run with on the 2024 ticket? Potential VP picks

    Headline from Deseret News ·

  3. Newest

    Who's No. 2? Four leading Democrats emerge as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris

    Headline from The Republic ·

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33 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Who Could Be Kamala Harris' Vice President? 5 Candidates (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    If Harris replaces Biden as the Democratic nominee, who will she choose to serve as her running mate?

  2. Washington Examiner

    Who is Vice President Kamala Harris? (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Meet Vice President Kamala Harris, whose name is being floated as a possible replacement for President Joe Biden if he drops out of the presidential race.

  3. CBS News

    How Kamala Harris (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.

  4. Fox News

    Clintons endorse Kamala Harris hours after Biden drops out (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Clintons have announced that they will endorse Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.

  5. Deseret News

    Who would Kamala Harris run with on the 2024 ticket? Potential VP picks (opens Deseret News)

    Published

    Deseret News's feed description

    All eyes are on Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden withdrew his bid from the 2024 presidential election. Her name is on the top of potential candidates who could replace Biden.

  6. New York Post

    Whom could Kamala Harris pick as VP? Here are 10 top contenders (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    While nothing is set in stone, Kamala Harris is the clear favorite for what she wanted five years ago — a chance to be the Democrats' nominee for the presidency, given President Biden's bombshell decision to drop out. Now the key question is who she may tap as her runningmate.

  7. Forbes

    Kamala Harris’ Running Mate: Here’s Who Could Be Her VP After Biden Drops Out And Endorses Her (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.

  8. Insider

    Kamala Harris is racking up endorsements from key Democrats — and Trump is already on the attack (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the 2024 Democratic nominee, prompting swift endorsements and attacks from both parties.

  9. Newsweek

    Kamala Harris most likely running mate, according to betting odds (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The latest odds favor Governor Josh Shapiro as Harris's potential VP pick for the 2024 presidential race.

  10. ABC 7 New York

    Who could Kamala Harris pick as VP if she wins the Democratic nomination? (opens ABC 7 New York)

    Published

    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    As Kamala Harris begins her 2024 presidential campaign after Pres. Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, predictions are swirling about running mates.

  11. New York Times

    Who Might Kamala Harris Pick as Her Running Mate? (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The first big decision for Ms. Harris: Who will be her running mate if she is nominated by the Democratic Party to run for president in August.

  12. Los Angeles Times

    Who could replace Harris as the next vice presidential candidate? Meet her potential choices (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Kamala Harris would have a wide field of candidates to choose from for her running mate. Swing state governors like Shapiro and Cooper are seen as most likely

  13. The Republic

    Who's No. 2? Four leading Democrats emerge as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    No one knows the importance of selecting the right running mate better than Vice President Kamala Harris. With Harris now the leading candidate to succeed President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, a look at the top contenders to be on the ticket.

  14. AL.com

    Kamala Harris VP pick: 8 possible vice presidential running mates (opens AL.com)

    Published

    AL.com's feed description

    Who should join Harris' 2024 ticket?

  15. Fox7 Austin

    Kamala Harris’ VP: A look at the front-runners for running mate (opens Fox7 Austin)

    Published

    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    With President Biden ending his reelection bid, here’s a look at who may join Kamala Harris on her Democratic presidential ticket

  16. Rolling Stone

    The Democrats Who Could Be Kamala Harris' Pick for Vice President (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris looks to be in line to replace Joe Biden on the 2024 presidential ticket. Which Democrats could be her running mate?

  17. WSVN Miami

    Who’s No. 2? Four leading Democrats emerge as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    No one knows the importance of selecting the right running mate better than Vice President Kamala Harris. With Harris now the leading candidate to succeed

  18. Governing

    Why Kamala Harris Might Pick a Governor as Running Mate (opens Governing)

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    Governing's feed description

    After President Biden's withdrawal over the weekend, the Vice President may tap a state executive as her vice presidential pick.

  19. New York Times

    Kamala Harris Turns to Selecting a Possible Vice President (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The first big decision for Ms. Harris: Who will be her running mate if she is nominated by the Democratic Party to run for president in August.

  20. UPI

    Possible vice presidential picks endorse Kamala Harris (opens UPI)

    Published

    UPI's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris has a major task in her quest to become the next president of the United States. Make that a No. 2 task: her selection of a running mate.

  21. 12News Phoenix

    Who will Kamala Harris pick as her running mate? (opens 12News Phoenix)

    Published

    12News Phoenix's feed description

    As support coalesces around Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee for president, the conversation has turned to a potential running mate.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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