The veepstakes have come to an end: on Tuesday Joe Biden selected California senator and former state attorney general Kamala Harris as his running mate, the first black woman to run as vice president on a major political party's ticket.
Mr Biden and Ms Harris kicked off their campaign with a joint appearance in Delaware in which they both gave personal, passionate speeches that told their very different stories and how they were drawn together by Beau Biden.
Earlier endorsements and congratulations poured in from Democratic Party luminaries, including former president Barack Obama, and Ms Harris' fellow contenders to join Mr Biden on the 2020 ticket. Majority leader of the House Nancy Pelosi described Ms Harris as "the best possible person" Mr Biden could have chosen.
The Trump campaign quickly responded to the news, describing Ms Harris as "phony" and predicting she will prove to be former vice president Biden's "political living will." President Donald Trump referred to her as "nasty" and as a liar.
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The veepstakes have come to an end: Joe Biden has selected California senator and former state attorney general Kamala Harris as his running mate, the first black woman to run as vice president on a major political party's ticket.
Trump instantly lashes out at Kamala Harris as Joe Biden announces her for VP pick
The Trump campaign quickly responded to Joe Biden selecting California Democratic Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, describing her as "phony" and predicting she will prove to be the former vice president's "political living will."
The Trump campaign quickly responded to Joe Biden selecting California Democratic Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, describing her as "phony" and predicting she will prove to be the former vice president's "political living will."
"Clearly, Phony Kamala will abandon her own morals, as well as try to bury her record as a prosecutor, in order to appease the anti-police extremists controlling the Democrat Party," the campaign said in a statement. "Joe Biden is no moderate, and with Harris as his 'political living will,' he is surrendering control of our nation to the radical mob with promises to raise taxes, cut police funding, kill energy jobs, open our borders, and appease socialist dictators."
The president is expected to speak at 5.30.
The president is expected to speak at 5.30.
Former second lady to potential future second husband: "Are you ready?"
Jill Biden, Joe Biden's wife and former second lady of the US, has reached out Kamala Harris's husband, who – if the candidates are elected – would be the nation's first ever second husband.
Jill Biden, Joe Biden's wife and former second lady of the US, has reached out Kamala Harris's husband, who – if the candidates are elected – would be the nation's first ever second husband.
Photo captures Joe Biden selecting Kamala Harris as VP pick
Because it's 2020, it appears to have been done over Zoom.
Because it's 2020, it appears to have been done over Zoom.
Obama weighs in: 'This is a good day for our country. Now let’s go win this thing'
Former president Barack Obama says Kamala Harris is "more than prepared" for the role of vice president, handing Joe Biden the "ideal partner to tackle the very real challenges America faces right now and in the years ahead."
Former president Barack Obama says Kamala Harris is "more than prepared" for the role of vice president, handing Joe Biden the "ideal partner to tackle the very real challenges America faces right now and in the years ahead."
Former veep contenders show support for Harris
Bernie Sanders: Harris 'understands what it takes to stand up for working people, fight for health care for all, and take down the most corrupt administration in history'
Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris' colleague in the Senate and a former presidential campaign trail rival, has congratulated the California senator selected as Joe Biden's running mate.
Progressives have criticised Harris for her record as a prosecutor and "top cop" while promoting incremental reforms following widespread protests against police brutality.
Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris' colleague in the Senate and a former presidential campaign trail rival, has congratulated the California senator selected as Joe Biden's running mate.
Progressives have criticised Harris for her record as a prosecutor and "top cop" while promoting incremental reforms following widespread protests against police brutality.
Joe Biden told us long ago he would pick Kamala Harris – now we know why
Enter Kamala Harris.
The Independent's Washington chief John T Bennett breaks down the pick:
In the end, Joe Biden, mindful of his 78th birthday in November, did exactly what he said he would by picking the running mate he felt was best-suited to take over as president.
The every-four-years drama known as the "Veepstakes" literally decides who would become one major health issue or non-existent heartbeat away from becoming the leader of the free world. Mr Biden would be 78 years old when he would be sworn in, if he can hold his leads over Donald Trump nationally and in key swing states.
Enter Kamala Harris.
The Independent's Washington chief John T Bennett breaks down the pick:
How the former prosecutor who skewered Biden in the debates built her career on being first
Kamala Harris is first woman of colour to run as vice president on a major political party's presidential ticket.
If she and former Vice President Joe Biden, who is running against Donald Trump for the presidency, were to win come November, Ms Harris would become the first woman and first person of colour to hold that position.
Danielle Zoellner profiles the senator's career of firsts:
Kamala Harris is first woman of colour to run as vice president on a major political party's presidential ticket.
If she and former Vice President Joe Biden, who is running against Donald Trump for the presidency, were to win come November, Ms Harris would become the first woman and first person of colour to hold that position.
Danielle Zoellner profiles the senator's career of firsts:
Trump calls Harris a liar and 'very, very nasty' to Joe Biden
Following the Trump campaign's immediate attack ad against Kamala Harris after Joe Biden's announcement, the president – asked about her record during a White House briefing – said "she lied" and "she said things that are untrue."
A reporter asked for his comments about her record as a prosecutor on marijuana arrests years before she joked about marijuana during a recent interview on The Breakfast Club as she sought the party's nomination.
"She is a person who told many, many stories that are untrue," he said.
He also said she was "very, very nasty" and "disrespectful" to Biden during the campaign.
Following the Trump campaign's immediate attack ad against Kamala Harris after Joe Biden's announcement, the president – asked about her record during a White House briefing – said "she lied" and "she said things that are untrue."
A reporter asked for his comments about her record as a prosecutor on marijuana arrests years before she joked about marijuana during a recent interview on The Breakfast Club as she sought the party's nomination.
"She is a person who told many, many stories that are untrue," he said.
He also said she was "very, very nasty" and "disrespectful" to Biden during the campaign.
SNL fans have hilarious reaction to Kamala Harris being announced as Biden's VP pick
Maya Rudolph, the former Saturday Night Live featured player, has frequently returned to the show throughout the 2020 presidential campaign playing Kamala Harris.
Maya Rudolph, the former Saturday Night Live featured player, has frequently returned to the show throughout the 2020 presidential campaign playing Kamala Harris.
Trump calls Kamala Harris 'nasty' in record time
Sarah Palin has some advice for Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is now the third woman vice presidential candidate.
Sarah Palin, John McCain's former running mate in his unsuccessful bid against Barack Obama in 2008, was the second, following Geraldine Ferraro, who ran alongside Walter Mondale in 1984 against Ronald Reagan.
Lesson No. 1: "Out of the chute trust no one new."
Kamala Harris is now the third woman vice presidential candidate.
Sarah Palin, John McCain's former running mate in his unsuccessful bid against Barack Obama in 2008, was the second, following Geraldine Ferraro, who ran alongside Walter Mondale in 1984 against Ronald Reagan.
Lesson No. 1: "Out of the chute trust no one new."
It’s been a long road to Kamala Harris being named as the VP pick – here’s what Joe Biden needs to do next
The California senator was the obvious choice, but that doesn't mean she hasn't had to fight against opposition – including in her own party. Biden has to ensure she is protected.
Michael Arceneaux writes:
The California senator was the obvious choice, but that doesn't mean she hasn't had to fight against opposition – including in her own party. Biden has to ensure she is protected.
Michael Arceneaux writes:
'Top cop’: What is Kamala Harris’ history with the police?
Kamala Harris has emerged as a strong voice on issues of police misconduct that seem certain to be central to the campaign. Yet in her own unsuccessful presidential run, she struggled to reconcile her calls for reform with her record on these same issues during a long career in law enforcement.
Kamala Harris has emerged as a strong voice on issues of police misconduct that seem certain to be central to the campaign. Yet in her own unsuccessful presidential run, she struggled to reconcile her calls for reform with her record on these same issues during a long career in law enforcement.
Since becoming California’s attorney general in 2011, she had largely avoided intervening in cases involving killings by police.
Following a summer of protests demanding urgent reforms, how will a former "top cop" answer them?
Following a summer of protests demanding urgent reforms, how will a former "top cop" answer them?
By choosing Kamala Harris, Joe Biden just torpedoed Trump's top election tactic
Americans already trusted Joe Biden over Donald Trump to effectively handle law enforcement and criminal justice issues. Voters will have an even harder time buying into Trump's "law and order" ploy now that a trailblazing prosecutor is joining the ticket.
Chris Riotta writes:
Americans already trusted Joe Biden over Donald Trump to effectively handle law enforcement and criminal justice issues. Voters will have an even harder time buying into Trump's "law and order" ploy now that a trailblazing prosecutor is joining the ticket.
Chris Riotta writes:
When can we expect Harris vs Pence?
... is what you're all dying to know. There are currently three presidential debates scheduled ahead of the November general election, and one vice presidential election.
Kamala Harris and Mike Pence are set to debate on 7 October at the University of Utah.
It's the first debate after the opening debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump on 29 September. They also will face off on 15 October and 22 October.
... is what you're all dying to know. There are currently three presidential debates scheduled ahead of the November general election, and one vice presidential election.
Kamala Harris and Mike Pence are set to debate on 7 October at the University of Utah.
It's the first debate after the opening debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump on 29 September. They also will face off on 15 October and 22 October.
Kamala Harris's political rise fulled by wealthy donors, including Trump
As George Conway reminds us, Donald Trump donated to Kamala Harris's campaigns in 2011 and 2013, among many wealthy donors that supported the then-California attorney general.
Well-connected law firms and interest groups and the donor class supported her rise from San Francisco district attorney to senator. She also faced scrutiny among progressives – pledging to avoid big-money donors and special interests in their fundraising – on the presidential campaign trail in 2019 before she dropped out of the race in December.
As George Conway reminds us, Donald Trump donated to Kamala Harris's campaigns in 2011 and 2013, among many wealthy donors that supported the then-California attorney general.
Well-connected law firms and interest groups and the donor class supported her rise from San Francisco district attorney to senator. She also faced scrutiny among progressives – pledging to avoid big-money donors and special interests in their fundraising – on the presidential campaign trail in 2019 before she dropped out of the race in December.
Guest corrects Tucker Carlson's pronunciation of 'Kamala'
“So what?” Mr Carlson said when it was pointed out to him that he pronounced Ms Harris’s name incorrectly.
Mr Goodstein then hit back: “I think out of respect for someone who is going to be on the national ticket, pronouncing her name right... is kind of a bare minimum.”
India celebrates as Kamala Harris becomes first South Asian US VP pick
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