White House hopeful Joe Biden named Kamala Harris as his running mate Tuesday, a landmark pick that puts the senator from California in contention to become America's first female, and first black vice president.
Harris, who at 55 is two decades Biden's junior, could appeal to women voters, particularly those in the US suburbs who have been leaning away from Trump. The former California attorney general also personifies the diversity seen as key to building enthusiasm for the Democratic ticket. For Harris, being elevated onto a Democratic presidential ticket is the political moment of a lifetime. And if they win, the telegenic but tough Californian becomes the automatic frontrunner in the race for the 2024 or 2028 Democratic nomination.
Trump poured scorn on Biden's announcement, saying he was"surprised" at his choice given Harris's lackluster performance in the Democratic nomination race. But Biden's pick of Harris drew ringing endorsements from other quarters -- including from Barack Obama, America's first black commander in chief.
Biden's team stated that the two Democrats will deliver remarks Wednesday in Wilmington, Delaware as they kick off their joint campaign.
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