Biden’s vice-presidential candidates

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is searching for a running mate who will be a full partner in governing from day one


Kamala Harris, 55 
Senator and former California attorney general. Proposes cutting middle-class taxes, raising federal minimum wage and reducing cost of education. Garnered national attention for work on police reform in wake of protests over death of George Floyd

Susan Rice, 56 
National security adviser and ambassador to
UN under President Barack Obama.
Closely identified with Iran nuclear deal and Paris climate agreement. Recently called for statehood for Washington DC

Keisha Lance Bottoms, 50
Atlanta’s mayor has drawn praise for her handling of coronavirus and protests after killing of George Floyd. Bottoms implemented mask mandate in Atlanta, despite Republican Governor’s refusal to issue statewide order. Georgia is crucial political battleground

Elizabeth Warren, 70 
Massachusetts senator, former Harvard Law School professor. Warren and Biden agree on issues such as education – reducing student debt and providing some free college – climate change and gun control, but disagree on Medicare for All

Val Demings, 63 
Florida congresswoman, African-American former police chief in Orlando after long career there as an officer. Outspoken voice in House of Representatives on
gun control and law enforcement
  
      
Sources: Associated Press, Reuters, Politico 
Pictures: Associated Press 
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