Harris Prepares for Battleground Tour, VP Pick

Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to announce her running mate imminently as she gears up for a critical tour of battleground states leading up to the November election. Potential candidates include Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, with Shapiro facing significant scrutiny over his past statements on Israel and Palestine, which could affect voter turnout in key states like Michigan. Harris, who has rapidly consolidated Democratic support following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race, has also launched a 'Republicans for Harris' coalition aimed at GOP voters disillusioned with former President Donald Trump. The latest CBS poll shows Harris and Trump in a tight race nationally, with Harris holding a slight edge among Black voters. Harris's campaign highlights her focus on key issues like voting reforms, affordable healthcare, and reproductive rights as she continues to build momentum ahead of the Democratic National Convention.