Kamala Harris’ team taps Eric Holder to vet potential running mates: report
Vice President Kamala Harris' team is reportedly consulting former Attorney General Eric Holder and his firm to help vet potential picks to serve as her No. 2.
Kamala Harris' team has enlisted the help of former Attorney General Eric Holder to vet potential running mates, according to a Reuters report. With the Democratic National Convention just around the corner, Harris is racing to choose a running mate, a decision that carries significant weight.
Holder, known for his no-holds-barred approach in the legal arena, served as the nation's first black attorney general under the Obama administration. He has also been a vocal supporter of President Biden. Since leaving his post in 2015, Holder has remained politically active, playing a crucial role in the 2022 midterm election cycle's congressional line-drawing battles.
Harris, now the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination after Biden's unexpected withdrawal, enjoys the support of prominent Democrats eager to avoid an internal party struggle. While she has the backing of many bigwigs, the nomination is not entirely guaranteed, and a challenger would face an uphill battle while risking party unity.
The DNC's rule committee is set to meet to discuss the way forward, as Democrats had initially planned a virtual roll call to select their nominee ahead of the convention. Harris has been actively reaching out to top Democrats, emphasizing her dedication to building a strong campaign.
The unprecedented situation arose due to concerns about Biden's mental acuity, leading to his decision to step down. The White House has assured that he intends to complete his term.
Holder, known for his no-holds-barred approach in the legal arena, served as the nation's first black attorney general under the Obama administration. He has also been a vocal supporter of President Biden. Since leaving his post in 2015, Holder has remained politically active, playing a crucial role in the 2022 midterm election cycle's congressional line-drawing battles.
Harris, now the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination after Biden's unexpected withdrawal, enjoys the support of prominent Democrats eager to avoid an internal party struggle. While she has the backing of many bigwigs, the nomination is not entirely guaranteed, and a challenger would face an uphill battle while risking party unity.
The DNC's rule committee is set to meet to discuss the way forward, as Democrats had initially planned a virtual roll call to select their nominee ahead of the convention. Harris has been actively reaching out to top Democrats, emphasizing her dedication to building a strong campaign.
The unprecedented situation arose due to concerns about Biden's mental acuity, leading to his decision to step down. The White House has assured that he intends to complete his term.