Vice President Kamala Harris is set to meet with her vetting team today for detailed presentations on each of the finalists to be her running mate. The briefings are expected to last 60 to 90 minutes, with flexibility based on the complexity of the vetting and any follow-up questions.
The finalists include Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. The presentations may lead to a reduction in the number of candidates for final interviews scheduled for Sunday, most likely in person.
Former Attorney General Eric Holder, overseeing the vetting process, was seen arriving at the Naval Observatory on Saturday morning. Harris is known for her thorough questioning and is expected to scrutinize the candidates' records, including potentially controversial decisions.
Electability is Harris' primary consideration, with a focus on what each candidate brings to the ticket, their impact on battleground states, and how they balance the ticket. Sources familiar with her thinking emphasize her methodical approach and willingness to ask probing questions.
