US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden picks Senator Kamala Harris as running mate

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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday (Aug 11) tapped Senator Kamala Harris of California as his choice for vice-president, his campaign told supporters in a text message.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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WASHINGTON - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday tapped Senator Kamala Harris of California as his choice for vice-president, his campaign told supporters in a text message.

Harris, who became only the Senate’s second Black woman in its history when she was elected in 2016, will be relied on to help drive the African-American vote – the Democratic Party’s most loyal constituency. Four years ago, the first dip in black voter turnout in 20 years contributed to Democrat Hillary Clinton’s upset loss to Trump.

Harris, 55, a former prosecutor and state attorney general in California, is well known for her sometimes aggressive questioning style in the Senate, most notably of Brett Kavanaugh during his 2018 Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Biden’s age also has led to broad speculation he will serve only one term, making Harris a potential top contender for the nomination in 2024. Some of his allies were concerned that would make her a bad fit for the No.2 job and questioned her loyalty.

A PROMINENT VOICE Harris has become a key ally for Biden at a time when race has been thrust to the forefront of the campaign.

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