CNN host Kate Bolduan questioned New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday regarding concerns over the lack of diversity among Vice President Kamala Harris's potential running mates. Harris's shortlist reportedly consists solely of White men, which has sparked discussions about representation and inclusion within the Democratic Party.
CNN host Kate Bolduan's recent interview with Governor Kathy Hochul brought attention to the issue of diversity within Vice President Kamala Harris's potential running mates. Bolduan asked Hochul if she was concerned about the fact that Harris's shortlist reportedly includes only White men.
Kamala Harris's VP Shortlist Raises Questions About Diversity
Harris's campaign has reportedly been encouraging Wall Street donors to make immediate contributions due to a rule that restricts donations to certain presidential tickets. The campaign is said to have cited an SEC regulation that prohibits some workers of financial institutions from supporting a presidential ticket that includes an incumbent governor. As a result, many on Wall Street have concluded that Harris's choice will likely be a governor.
According to Axios, the five candidates considered front-runners for Harris's running mate ticket are Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Senator Mark Kelley of Arizona, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. If the current indications are accurate, the three governors could be the ones to watch for the vice presidential nomination.
Kamala Harris's VP Shortlist Raises Questions About Diversity
A campaign spokesperson told Axios that any reporting on advancements or updates in Vice President Harris's running mate search is premature and speculative. Harris is expected to announce her running mate as early as this week.
Initially, Democrats expressed strong support for Harris's presidential campaign after President Biden withdrew from the race under party pressure. Her campaign has declared that a running mate will be chosen by the time she attends a rally in Philadelphia next week.
Kamala Harris's VP Shortlist Raises Questions About Diversity
It remains uncertain whether Democrats' support for Harris's campaign can endure until Election Day. While Harris has outperformed Biden in polls against former President Trump, she still trails in most of them.
Harris is expected to officially secure the Democratic nomination before August 7th. The Democratic National Convention will commence on August 19th, following the mandatory certification deadline in some states.
