Why Democratic front-runners might be hesitant to join a Harris ticket

Published July 19, 2024 1:00pm ET



President Joe Biden is facing long odds in his quest to defeat former President Donald Trump in November, with his party calling for him to step down amid negative polling numbers and age-related concerns.

Vice President Kamala Harris is the favorite to take Biden’s spot if he steps aside, but she could be facing her own adversity in a decision she will have to make then: finding a running mate.

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