Kamala Harris to interview VP

Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential running mates this weekend as she prepares for a formal announcement and a battleground tour next week. The candidates include Governors J.B. Pritzker, Andy Beshear, Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz, Senator Mark Kelly, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Shapiro and Kelly are viewed as front-runners, while North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has withdrawn due to travel concerns. Harris must finalize her choice by Tuesday, coinciding with her tour kickoff in Philadelphia. President Biden has discussed the search with Harris but refrains from advising on specific qualities for her running mate. Some candidates have already altered their plans this weekend, indicating a potential shift in the selection process.