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VP Picks Her VP

2024/8/6
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Hosts discuss Kamala Harris's potential running mate, focusing on Governors Tim Walz and Josh Shapiro. They analyze the strengths of each candidate, considering their popularity, electability, and potential impact on key swing states like Pennsylvania. They also discuss the importance of integrating a running mate's team into the existing campaign structure.
  • Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate.
  • David Plouffe and Mitch Stewart are joining the Harris campaign.
  • Pennsylvania is a crucial swing state for the election.
  • Josh Shapiro is a popular governor in Pennsylvania with a 60% approval rating.
  • Tim Walz is seen as a candidate who can connect with Obama-Trump voters.

Shownotes Transcript

We're just hours away from the announcement of VP Harris's running mate—and she's reportedly narrowed it down to Gov. Tim Walz and Gov. Josh Shapiro. Jon and Lovett talk about what they love about both finalists, what the influx of Obama veterans like David Plouffe could mean for the Harris campaign, why Trump doesn't want to debate the Vice President, and Trump's grievance-filled rally in Atlanta. Finally, they play a round of "Okay, Stop" with RFK's bizarre bear cub admission.

 

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