President Joe Biden spoke with reporters early Tuesday morning upon returning from a trip to Texas.
President Biden and I have taken historic steps to create jobs, invest in small businesses, expand access to capital, and increase wealth.
We are building an economy where every American has the freedom to thrive. pic.twitter.com/IQ5BAIMSfo
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) July 28, 2024
He announced that he and Vice President Kamala Harris are discussing her choice of running mate, with a decision expected in the coming days. When asked about his legacy, Biden expressed his desire to be remembered as the president who “cured the economy” despite the current challenges of rising inflation and increasing interest rates.
Vice President @KamalaHarris is in Atlanta to underscore all that is at stake in this election. There’s too much on the line to sit this race out. Tune in now. https://t.co/JkSdtWpAF6
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 30, 2024
Biden’s endorsement of Harris as his successor came amid concerns from some Democrats about his mental acuity at the age of 81. However, he reaffirmed his support for her during a speech at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin. Speculation about Harris’ potential running mates includes Arizona Sen.
Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Minnesota Gov.
Biden and Harris deliberate choice
With only 100 days until Election Day, we need all hands on deck to elect @KamalaHarris, defeat Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda, and protect our fundamental freedoms.
Check your voter registration at https://t.co/Hy8C4mIL2M.
Let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/STENSy0Hym
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 28, 2024
Tim Walz. Other Democrats, such as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, are also considered possible contenders.
Over the past three and a half years, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken bold action to ensure the full and fair participation of all communities in American life and has delivered results through a whole-of-government equity agenda to redress systemic barriers, reduce…
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 29, 2024
The vice presidential pick is expected to be confirmed by Democratic delegates in a virtual roll call vote before the August 7 Ohio ballot-access deadline. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump, the 78-year-old Republican nominee, recently selected Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.
Trump’s campaign plans to focus on Biden’s economic record and Harris’ handling of the surge in illegal immigration. Both parties are centering their campaigns on economic issues, with Trump promising to lower inflation and interest rates, while Democrats argue that his proposed tariffs could drive up costs. The choice of a running mate is a crucial decision for Harris, as it is expected to significantly shape the Democratic platform heading into the November election.
