Biden To Announce Running Mate Next Week

Joe Biden plans to choose his vice president by the first week of August, having pledged to select a woman, with many urging him to pick a woman of color. Potential candidates include Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Susan Rice, and Karen Bass. Biden was seen with notes about Harris, highlighting her as a great help to the campaign despite past debate clashes. He was also seen with Bass and has been in contact with Warren. Rice, though experienced, has never run for office. Choosing a black woman would be historic, marking the first on a major party presidential ticket.

What commitment has Joe Biden made regarding his vice-presidential pick?

• To choose a military leader

• To choose a man

• To choose a woman

• To choose a former president

Which of the following women was NOT mentioned as a potential vice-presidential candidate for Biden?

• Elizabeth Warren

• Kamala Harris

• Susan Rice

• Michelle Obama

What was one of the talking points Biden had about Kamala Harris?

• Do not hold grudges

• She opposes education reform

• She has no political experience

• She is a former president

What issue did Kamala Harris criticize Biden for during the debates?

• Healthcare reform

• Busing in the education system

• Foreign policy

• Taxation

What would be historic about Biden choosing a black woman as his running mate?

• First black woman to become president

• First woman to win a presidential election

• First black woman on a major party presidential ticket

• First woman to run for vice president