Former Vice President of the United States of America, and possible Presidential candidate of the Democratic Party, Joe Biden, has disclosed Tuesday that his choice of vice presidential running mate will be revealed next week.
Speaking during a press conference in Wilmington, Delaware, Biden said he will choose a female running mate, and has faced pressure from within the party to choose a woman of color. Asked by CNN whether he will meet in person with candidates for the role, Biden replied, “We’ll see”.
Not too long after winning his party’s nomination, Biden had scheduled the beginning of August to choose a running mate. On Tuesday, he affirmed the selection will take place in the first week of August.
Two of Biden’s former primary rivals, California Sen. Kamala Harris and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are said to be under consideration for the Democratic ticket.
Others who have been considered include former Obama national security adviser Susan Rice, Florida Rep. Val Demings, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, California Rep. Karen Bass, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin.