Joe Biden and Kamala Harris speak together in their first joint appearance as running mates.
The former campaign rivals will appear about 3:50 p.m. ET, according to the campaign. They will speak at a high school near Biden’s home to describe their plans for defeating President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, according to the“I need someone working alongside me who is smart, tough and ready to lead. Kamala is that person,” Biden told supporters in an email. “I need someone who understands the pain that so many people in our nation are suffering.
Biden tweeted Wednesday that Harris"never shies away from fighting tooth and nail for what's right," whether against big banks or supporting marriage equality. "It's why I chose her to be my running mate," Biden said."She'll wake up every day thinking about how to make life better for the people of our country."
After the speeches, Harris will join Biden for a virtual fundraiser designed to let contributors see the pair together. Harris is a landmark candidate as the first Black woman and first Asian American woman to appear on a major-party ticket. Biden's campaign raised nearly $11 million in four hours Tuesday after the choice was announced.
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