Who Will Win The 2024 Presidential Election? Trump or Harris?

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Kamala Harris’s VP Shortlist

Vice President Kamala Harris is currently considering several candidates for her potential vice presidential pick after being endorsed by President Joe Biden for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination. Following President Biden’s withdrawal from the race, which came after a challenging period of internal debates within the Democratic Party and a difficult debate against former President Donald Trump, Harris has focused on a select group of politicians for her running mate.

According to a report by Bloomberg, which cites anonymous sources, the shortlist includes Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, Governor Josh Shapiro from Pennsylvania, and Governor Tim Walz from Minnesota. The Harris campaign has not publicly confirmed these details but has stated that the vice president has initiated the vetting process for possible vice presidential candidates.

Further insights from an Associated Press video align with Bloomberg’s report, listing Kelly and Shapiro as top contenders. This video also mentioned other potential candidates including Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina.

CNN added to this speculation with a list that includes Governors J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Gavin Newsom of California, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as potential considerations.

Brief Profiles of the Contenders:

Mark Kelly: A U.S. Senator since 2020, Kelly is a former NASA astronaut and Navy captain, known for his marriage to Gabrielle Giffords, a former Congresswoman who was critically injured in a 2011 attack.

Josh Shapiro: The current Governor of Pennsylvania, Shapiro has a long history in state politics, including roles as attorney general and a state representative.

Tim Walz: Serving as Minnesota’s governor since 2019, Walz has a background as a U.S. Congressman and was deeply involved in veterans’ affairs.

Andy Beshear: Kentucky’s governor since 2019, previously served as the state’s attorney general, with a focus on legal and administrative roles.

Roy Cooper: A veteran in North Carolina politics, Cooper has been governor since 2017, with prior roles including attorney general and state legislator.

J.B. Pritzker: Governor of Illinois since 2019, Pritzker is a notable figure in both political and business circles, associated with the Hyatt hotel dynasty.

Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan’s governor since 2019, Whitmer has also served in the state legislature and briefly as a prosecutor.

Gavin Newsom: The Governor of California, Newsom’s political career includes terms as lieutenant governor and mayor of San Francisco.

Pete Buttigieg: Former mayor of South Bend and a 2020 presidential candidate, Buttigieg is currently the Secretary of Transportation under Biden.