Opinion | Joe Biden's best vice presidential option is obvious: Kamala Harris. By MichaelGordonUS.
. But Harris has the skill set and integrity to overcome the stumbles that plagued her campaign and be an exceptional veep - and President.Broadly speaking, there are two theories of VP picks: amplification and contrast. A vice president who amplifies the ticket provides a boost in regions or policies where the presidential candidate already is strong. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a high-visibility amplification option after leading a strong national campaign that demonstrated her political might.
In the absence of a strong amplification candidate or a stronger contrast candidate, Harris should be an easy choice. Biden has said he wants toTraditionally, candidates announce their VP choice right before the Convention. That's because voters pay more attention to the Convention and focus more on the race as Election Day approaches.
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