Harris readies a Philadelphia rally to introduce her running mate. But her pick is still unknown

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00:00Among those contending to become Kamala Harris' running mate is Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
00:06A U.S. Army National Guard veteran and former teacher, Walz has backed progressive policies
00:11as a governor, including expanded paid worker leave and free school meals.
00:17Also vying for the position is Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
00:21The former state attorney general has strong approval ratings in Pennsylvania, one of several
00:25states experts say will decide this year's election.
00:29But his strong support for Israel could put off some progressive voters.
00:33It's one of the most consequential choices of her career, but J.D. Vance and Donald Trump
00:37have both suggested that who Harris decides on as a running mate will have no influence
00:42on the election.
00:43Well, Vice President Kamala Harris is now deciding on her running mate.
00:49So it looks like the finalists are Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania.
00:53Does he help her get more votes in Pennsylvania?
00:56What about Mark Kelly?
00:57Does he help her with the border, Arizona?
00:59Can I tell you?
01:00I don't care.
01:01Let them do whatever.
01:02They still want to have open borders.
01:03Speculation had centered on six finalists, including U.S. Senator Mark Kelly and Kentucky
01:09Governor Andy Beshear.
01:11But according to sources with knowledge of the matter, Harris has narrowed her search
01:14down to Shapiro and Walz.
01:17Ahead of a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, which Harris will attend with her running
01:21mate, the U.S. Vice President said the stakes of this year's election couldn't be higher.
01:26This election is a fight for our country.
01:29Our future and our most fundamental freedoms and rights.
01:32We believe in the promise of America and we're in this fight because we know what's at stake.
01:38The Pennsylvania rally will mark the start of a tour of battleground states, including
01:43Arizona and Nevada.

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