Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who is being considered as a running mate to Vice President Kamala Harris, recently shared his perspective on the importance of Harris' running mate hailing from a battleground state. Pritzker emphasized that the crucial factor in selecting Harris' vice presidential candidate should be their alignment with the campaign's message rather than focusing solely on winning a specific state.
Pritzker highlighted that while winning battleground states is undeniably significant in presidential elections, historical trends suggest that the vice presidential pick does not singularly determine the outcome of a state. Instead, he stressed the importance of having a candidate who effectively communicates the campaign's message to voters nationwide.
