The governor's public appearance comes as he is on Kamla Harris' shortlist for vice president.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to name her running mate soon, as they two embark this week on a seven-state swing of some of the biggest battleground states in the election.
Sources tell ABC News Harris met top contenders on Sunday at her residence in DC. Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro were in attendance.On Monday, he spoke to the annual meeting of the American Bar Association in Chicago. He told attendees he is concerned about the threats to the rule of law and democratic norms in the US.Secret Service, Chicago police outline DNC safety plan; no known credible threat to conventionThis happens as former President Donald Trump and his vice-presidential pick, Sen. JD Vance, are set to speak to voters through scheduled rallies and events through the week, too.
Harris has secured enough Democratic Party delegate votes to become the party's nominee when voting ends on Monday evening, according to the Democratic National Committee. When the DNC announces the results of the virtual roll call Monday, Harris will officially be the party's nominee.
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