Kamala Harris to name her VP pick today; here's what we know
PHILADELPHIA - The Harris campaign is expected to announce Vice President Kamala Harris’ pick for her running-mate by video and text message to supporters Tuesday ahead of a rally she will hold with her pick at Temple University in Philadelphia at 5:30 p.m.
Harris has taken her decision to the final buzzer. The Associated Press reported Tuesday morning that she has made her decision, which will be made public in a matter of hours.
Harris has whittled a list of a half-dozen finalists down to two, according to Reuters: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Gov. Tim Wal
Walz has become the favorite of progressives, while others in the party have pushed for Shapiro and the possibility that he can help deliver Harris to the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania and its 19 electoral votes in the election.
Walz attended a fundraiser in Minnesota for the Harris campaign on Monday night. Shapiro was seen playing basketball outside his home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
The tour will also include stops in Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Detroit, Michigan; Durham, North Carolina; Savannah, Georgia; Phoenix, Arizona; and Las Vegas, Nevada according to Politico.
Betting odds soar for Walz, Shapiro:
In recent days, betting odds have surged in favor of either Shapiro or Walz becoming the vice-presidential pick. On Monday, reports suggested that Harris narrowed her shortlist to these two candidates.
The betting odds on Tuesday are presented as follows: At Oddschecker, Shapiro is favored at -154, meaning a wager of $154 is needed to win $100. Walz, on the other hand, is listed at +188, indicating a $100 bet would win $188 if successful. Kelly and Beshear are long shots, with odds of +2900 and +5900, respectively.
The matchup between Shapiro and Walz grew closer leading into Tuesday morning. Monday's betting odds had shown Shapiro as the clear favorite.
Polling data from various sources supports this trend. At Polymarket, Shapiro and Walz are tied at 43% each, Kelly at 3%, and Beshear at 1%. PredictIT also aligns with this, placing Walz at 68 cents on the dollar, Shapiro at 32 cents, Kelly at 4 cents, and Beshear at 2 cents.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kamala Harris VP pick announcement expected Tuesday morning
