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By James Bickerton
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Every move of Kamala Harris' potential running mates is coming under scrutiny at what are viewed as audition events, and the same goes for their spouses.
A number of those tipped as 2024 vice presidential nominee have either held or are due to attend campaign meetings over the next few days. Some of the partners too are raising their profiles.
On Thursday Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer attended a campaign rally in Durham, New Hampshire. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear are due to attend events over the next few days.
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On Sunday and Monday, Gabby Giffords, the former congresswomen and wife of VP contender Senator Mark Kelly, will attend campaign events whilst Chasen Buttigieg, husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, will attend a Harris Victory reception on August 2.
On Sunday, President Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to run for the White House. Harris swiftly established herself as the presumptive Democratic nominee, triggering intense speculation about her potential running mate.
On Wednesday MSNBC reported the Harris campaign had requested vetting materials from five potential candidates: Shapiro, Whitmer, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.
According to The Associated Press, a broader list of those being scrutinized also includes: Beshear, Buttigieg, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and one not currently in government, potentially retired Admiral William McRaven.
The bookmakers' odds of Secretary Buttigieg being Harris's VP pick have surged over the past few days, whilst Governor Beshear responded to speculation he was in the running during an MSNBC interview.
Newsweek has collated a list of events potential Democratic vice-presidential hopefuls and their spouses either have attended or are due to attend over the next few days.
Vice-President Kamala Harris's campaign office has been contacted by Newsweek for comment on behalf of those reportedly being vetted.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer
On Thursday Governor Whitmer advocated for Harris at a campaign event held in Durham, New Hampshire.
Harris supporter Aaron Jacobs shared on X a photograph of the event, which took place outside in a residential area. He commented: "Durham, NH. That's right, TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY of my neighbors showed up to hear Gretchen Whitmer lay out the case for why we can and must elect Kamala Harris in just over 100 days."
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Governor Josh Shapiro
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is due to attend an event in Philadelphia on Friday where he will formally endorse Harris alongside union members.
In a statement released on Thursday, Shapiro's team said: "Tomorrow, Governor Josh Shapiro will join the Philadelphia Building Trades to announce their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President.
"With Kamala Harris in the White House she will continue to build on her powerful pro-labor record to create good paying union jobs, grow our economy, and protect the union way of life here in Pennsylvania."
Governor Andy Beshear
On Sunday Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is due to attend a Liberty and Justice Celebration hosted by Iowa Democrats.
In a post on X, the group said: "We're excited to welcome Governor Andy Beshear to Iowa at our sold-out Liberty and Justice Celebration this Saturday. We can't wait to see you all there!"
Gabby Giffords
Gabby Giffords, a former congresswoman and wife of Senator Kelly, is due to attend Michigan Harris campaign events in Rochester Hills on Sunday followed by Grand Rapids on Monday as part of a Weekend of Action organized by the vice-president's team according to The Detroit News.
Giffords received a severe brain injury when she narrowly survived an assassination attempt in January 2011, and is a prominent gun control activist.
Chasten Buttigieg
On August 2, Chasten Buttigieg is due to attend a Harris Victory Fund reception at Fire Island Pines, New York, along with Harris's husband Doug Emhoff, and hosted by other Democratic Party supporters.
If you know of any event being attended by anyone reportedly being vetted for Democratic presidential VP, or their spouses, please email j.bickerton@newsweek.com and we will look at updating the list further.
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