Vice President Harris's Potential Running Mates: Shapiro and Kelly - Balancing Act or Political Challenge?

Phoenix or Harrisburg or Butler (from specific articles), Arizona or North Carolina or Pennsylvania United States of America
Harris' choice of running mate may not significantly impact the presidential campaign due to nationalization of media and decreased influence of local news.
Kelly, a former Navy combat pilot and NASA astronaut, could balance the ticket culturally but may cause difficulties in maintaining Democratic momentum in Arizona.
Shapiro, a Jewish governor with rural appeal, could lose Pennsylvania Democrats their tiebreaking vote in the state Senate if he is chosen as VP.
Two potential running mates for Harris are Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.
Vice President Harris is poised to secure the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential election.
Vice President Harris's Potential Running Mates: Shapiro and Kelly - Balancing Act or Political Challenge?

In the race for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination, Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to secure her party's nomination with no high-profile opponents and an overwhelming majority of delegates. As she gears up for her potential re-election campaign, the question on everyone's mind is who will join her as the vice president? Two names that have emerged as frontrunners are Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.

Shapiro, a Jewish governor with a reputation as an energetic and gifted messenger, won his 2022 campaign by nearly 15 points. He has made a concerted effort to appeal to rural voters and recent polls suggest he could lead Trump if he were the Democratic presidential nominee. However, Pennsylvania Democrats face a potential problem: if a Harris-Shapiro ticket wins, they could lose their tiebreaking vote in the state Senate due to unique succession rules.

Kelly, on the other hand, is a former Navy combat pilot and NASA astronaut who made his political debut in 2020 by running for U.S. Senate. He defeated an appointed senator and secured a full term in 2022 with a tougher-than-most stance on border security. Kelly's status as a gun owner and self-proclaimed Second Amendment supporter could balance the ticket culturally, but Democrats face another challenge: they struggled to win Arizona in 2020 for the second time since 1948, and polls suggest they may be having trouble repeating that success.

Both Shapiro and Kelly have unique backgrounds that could complement Harris' political profile. Shapiro is a former blue-state senator from California who would be the first Black female and Asian American president. Kelly, with his Navy background, could bring a different perspective on national security issues. However, there are practical considerations to take into account: Pennsylvania Democrats may lose their tiebreaking vote in the state Senate if Harris-Shapiro wins, while Arizona is a swing state that Democrats won in 2020 for the second time since 1948 but where they're struggling to maintain their momentum.

Ultimately, Harris' choice of a running mate may not decide this year's presidential campaign. People increasingly base their votes on national issues and the media landscape has nationalized, reducing the influence of local news organizations and political parties. Vice presidents receive a fraction of the attention that presidents do. However, Harris will be picking a partner who would help her govern and potentially elevate a future president.

As for which frontrunner might get the nod, it's anyone's guess at this point. But one thing is certain: whoever Harris chooses will have big shoes to fill.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • The article mentions that Pennsylvania Democrats may lose their tiebreaking vote in the state Senate if Harris-Shapiro wins, but it does not provide a clear explanation of why this is a problem or how significant it could be.
  • The article suggests that Kelly's status as a gun owner and Second Amendment supporter could balance the ticket culturally, but it does not explore this idea in depth or discuss any potential drawbacks.

Sources

99%

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Who will Kamala Harris choose as her VP? Two top candidates emerge as frontrunners

The Independent Mike Bedigan Wednesday, 24 July 2024 05:26
  • Unique Points
    • Josh Shapiro is the governor of Pennsylvania.
    • Mark Kelly is a senator from Arizona.
    • Both men are from key battleground states in the 2024 presidential race and have a history of defeating candidates endorsed by Donald Trump.
    • Shapiro has received high marks for his handling of multiple crises, including a train derailment and an attempted assassination attempt on Trump.
    • Kelly has become an outspoken advocate for ending gun violence and is a prolific fundraiser.
    • Picking Kelly may signal that Democrats are serious about keeping the West in mind and pushing back on criticisms from Republicans regarding immigration and supporting Ukraine.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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7 options for Harris’s VP pick, broken down

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Aaron Blake Tuesday, 23 July 2024 21:49
  • Unique Points
    • Vice President Harris is on a glide path to the 2024 Democratic nomination
    • Harris faces no high-profile opponents yet and has already amassed more than two-thirds of delegates
    • Democrats are looking for someone who politically complements Harris, a former blue-state senator from California who would be the first Black female and Asian American president
    • Shapiro is the first Jewish vice president in American history
    • Shapiro won his 2022 campaign by nearly 15 points and has a reputation as an energetic and gifted messenger
    • He made a concerted point to appeal to rural voters and recent polls showed him leading Trump if he were the Democratic presidential nominee
    • Pennsylvania Democrats could lose a tiebreaking vote in a divided state Senate if a Harris-Shapiro ticket wins due to the state’s unusual succession rules
    • Kelly is a former Navy combat pilot and NASA astronaut who made his political debut in 2020 by running for U.S. Senate
    • He defeated an appointed senator and then won again in 2022, securing a full term and has a tougher-than-most-Democrats stance on border security
    • Kelly’s status as a gun owner and self-proclaimed Second Amendment supporter could balance the ticket culturally
    • He comes from a swing state that Democrats won in 2020 for just the second time since 1948, but where polls show they’re struggling for a repeat
  • Accuracy
    • Assuming all stays that way, the next big question for Democrats is who replaces Harris as the party’s vice-presidential nominee
    • Her nomination could become official via a virtual vote as early as next week
  • Deception (30%)
    The article provides a list of potential running mates for Vice President Harris and analyzes their strengths and weaknesses in terms of balancing the ticket. The author does not reveal any personal opinions or emotions throughout the article. The analysis is based on political expertise rather than factual information, so no fact-checking is required. However, there are a few instances where the author's interpretation may be considered deceptive.
    • Kelly might be among the safest, most sympathetic picks, but he’s cut a pretty low national profile, meaning this would be a big step up. (emphasis added) This implies that Kelly is not well-known on the national stage and that this would be a significant increase in visibility for him. While it's true that he may not be as well-known as other potential running mates, his status as an astronaut and senator might make him more recognizable than the author suggests.
    • Let’s run through the options… in rough order of who makes the most sense. (emphasis added) This phrase is used multiple times and suggests that there is an objective order to these potential running mates when, in reality, it's subjective and based on the author's analysis.
    • Assuming all stays that way, the next big question for Democrats is...who replaces her as the party’s vice-presidential nominee. (emphasis added) This implies that Harris will definitely be the nominee, which is not a factual statement at this point.
    • Some of that was owing to the flawed and extreme Republican opponent he faced. But Shapiro made a concerted point to appeal to rural voters, and a poll earlier this year showed that more than 3 in 10 Pennsylvania Donald Trump supporters also supported Shapiro. Recent polls also showed him leading Trump if he were the Democratic presidential nominee — something no other candidate could say. (emphasis added) The author emphasizes Shapiro's appeal to Trump voters and his strong polling numbers, which may not be fully representative of his chances in a real election.
  • Fallacies (100%)
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96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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The Harris-______ Campaign

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. David Leonhardt, Wednesday, 24 July 2024 10:49
  • Unique Points
    • Kamala Harris' choice of a running mate may not decide this year's presidential campaign.
    • People increasingly base their vote on national issues and the media landscape has nationalized, reducing the influence of local news organizations and political parties.
    • Vice presidents receive a fraction of the attention that presidents do.
    • Paul Ryan didn’t help Mitt Romney win Wisconsin in 2012 and John Edwards didn’t help John Kerry win North Carolina in 2004 due to these factors.
    • Harris will be picking a partner who would help her govern and elevating a potential future president.
    • Biden effectively chose the 2024 Democratic nominee by selecting Harris as his running mate four years ago.
  • Accuracy
    • Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential race.
    • Vice President Harris is on a glide path to the 2024 Democratic nomination
    • Most analysts expect Harris to pick a white man for demographic balance.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

76%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Kamala Harris doesn't scare Republicans, but Mark Kelly absolutely should

The Arizona Republic Phil Boas Tuesday, 23 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Mark Kelly is known for his steadiness and traditional American values admired by both Republicans and Democrats.
    • Mark Kelly has a unique background as a Navy fighter pilot, NASA astronaut, and first-term senator.
    • His parents were cops which may give him a different perspective on law enforcement issues compared to other Democrats.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting Karen Tumulty and Jamie Gangel's opinions on Mark Kelly being a good running mate for Kamala Harris. He also uses inflammatory rhetoric when referring to progressive Democrats as 'wokeness' and accusing them of creating a 'dystopia'.
    • Karen Tumulty, the long-respected political writer and commentator for the Los Angeles Times and now Washington Post, wrote that ‘Harris’ smartest selection would be Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona.’
    • CNN’s Washington correspondent Jamie Gangel said the Harris team had given her names. Gangel then mentioned first and talked up, Kelly, ‘who I am told (Harris) likes a lot, knows very well, and as we saw, he has already come out to endorse her publicly.’
    • There’s a reason Donald Trump has risen from what seemed certain political death after he provoked the Jan. 6 debacle and refused to accept an election he lost. The Democrats also lost their minds.
    • Across America, you sense the social contract is broken, that Democratic presidents, governors, mayors and district attorneys have grown far too lenient on those who flout our laws.
    • Wokeness pretends America’s one million cops are the real culprits in our society and must be humiliated and defunded.
    • That brought us – for a time – soaring murder rates in the nation’s biggest cities, and the metastasizing vagrancy and tent cities that can never be swept out.
    • We’re done with that. We’re done with all the word play and feel-good therapy. It doesn’t work, for starters.
    • There is no way the son of two police officers from West Orange, N.J., is ever going to denigrate cops.
  • Bias (5%)
    The author expresses a clear bias towards law and order and against progressive Democrats, implying that they are soft on crime. He also expresses a preference for Mark Kelly as Harris' running mate due to his background as a Navy fighter pilot, NASA astronaut, and son of police officers.
    • Democrats’ problem: They went soft on crime
      • If Kelly were the nominee, America would know there would be someone in the Harris White House who understands police officers and believes in their mission.
        • There is no way the son of two police officers from West Orange, N.J., is ever going to denigrate cops.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication