Special Poll
- Trump and Vance’s Position: Both former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, have stated they don’t care about Vice President Kamala Harris’s choice for her running mate.
- Harris’s Upcoming Announcement: Harris is expected to announce her vice-presidential pick before starting a tour of seven key battleground states, beginning Tuesday in Philadelphia.
- Potential VP Choices: Leading contenders include:
- Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania
- Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona
- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
- Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota
- Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky
- Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois
- Trump’s Comments: In a Fox News interview, Trump suggested that if Harris picks Shapiro, it could alienate some voters. Shapiro, who is Jewish, has faced criticism for past comments on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Shapiro’s Response: Shapiro has acknowledged that his views have evolved over time and now supports a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
- Trump and Vance’s Focus: Both Trump and Vance argue that the main issue is Harris’s record and policies, rather than her choice of running mate.
- Polling: According to a CBS/YouGov poll, Harris and Trump are tied in key battleground states. Before Biden exited the race, Trump had a five-point lead nationally.
- Current Dynamics: The race has become highly competitive with Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee, and her upcoming VP announcement is anticipated to add a new dynamic to the race.