This chapter delves into the strategic considerations of selecting a vice-presidential candidate, particularly in relation to Kamala Harris and her potential alignment with progressive values. It examines how public opinion and candidate backgrounds influence voter perceptions while drawing on historical contexts of policy positions to illustrate their impact on electoral success.
The last two Democratic presidents took distinct approaches toward leading their party and the nation. New York magazine’s Jonathan Chait explains why he thinks Kamala Harris should embrace Barack Obama’s style of governance over Joe Biden’s.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from Amanda Lewellyn, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Photo credit: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images
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