Joe Biden Selects Kamala Harris For Vice President

Joe Biden Selects Kamala Harris For Vice President

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Kamala Harris, a California Democrat, is the first woman of color on a major party presidential ticket. After her own presidential bid, she endorsed Biden and became a key campaign surrogate. Harris, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, has broken barriers as California's Attorney General and a U.S. Senator. Biden, under pressure to choose a woman of color, selected Harris as his running mate, aiming to appeal to young and diverse voters. They will be officially nominated at the Democratic National Convention.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What significant milestone did Kamala Harris achieve in the 2020 presidential campaign?

First woman to win a presidential debate

First woman to run for President

First woman of color on a major party ticket

First woman to become Vice President

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Why did Kamala Harris end her presidential campaign?

She faced declining poll numbers and fundraising issues

She was appointed as Attorney General

She was selected as Biden's running mate

She decided to run for Senate instead

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What is one of Kamala Harris' notable achievements before joining the Senate?

First woman to lead a major corporation

First woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize

First woman to be elected as Governor of California

First black woman to serve as California's Attorney General

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What promise did Joe Biden make regarding his choice of running mate?

To choose a woman of color

To choose a woman

To choose a former President

To choose a military veteran

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How might Kamala Harris help Joe Biden in the election?

By focusing on rural areas

By increasing military support

By connecting with young voters, liberals, and non-white Americans

By appealing to older voters