Democrats Re-Energized with Harris

Following President Biden's unexpected exit from the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris swiftly took control of the campaign, renaming it "Harris for President" and gaining access to significant financial resources. Major democrats have rallied around her, including Governors Shapiro and Newsom of Pennsylvania and California respectively, who many believed would also seek the nomination. As of 9PM ET on Sunday, A total of $47 million was donated via the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue - just seven hours after the Vice President's campaign had been formally launched. With major consolidation taking place at the top of the Democratic ticket for Harris, attention now turns to her running mate. Numerous Democrats are privately suggesting she should select a white male running mate to broaden her appeal and balance the ticket demographically. Several governors have been frequently cited by donors, officials, and fellow lawmakers as possible contenders, including Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, and Tim Walz of Minnesota. Additionally, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has been mentioned as a potential choice for the vice presidential slot.