Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE said on Wednesday that he hopes to have potential running mates vetted by July, a sign that a final selection may not come until later in the summer.
Speaking to donors at a virtual fundraising event, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said he plans to announce a vice presidential selection committee “very shortly” that will begin the process of screening prospective running mates.
“God willing, we will have that vetting done by July and I’ll be narrowing down who it is that I would ask to be my vice presidential running mate,” Biden said, according to a pool report.
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Biden vowed at the last Democratic primary debate in March to choose a woman as his running mate should he win the party’s presidential nod. He all but shored up the nomination after his last remaining rival, Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.), suspended his campaign earlier this month.
Biden has said he’s considering a list of somewhere between six and 10 candidates. Among those who have received attention as potential running mates are Sens. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.), Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.
Biden reiterated on Wednesday that he will choose a woman for the slot, saying that “there are a lot of women out there with the experience to do that job.” But he also noted that whomever he picks must be “simpatico” with him.
The former vice president also repeated a past pledge to appoint a black woman to the Supreme Court if he’s given the chance to fill a vacant seat.
Biden also raised the possibility of appointing a bipartisan Cabinet if elected president in November, noting that he does not have “any limitation on if someone were a Republican if they’re the best-qualified person to” fill a role in his administration.
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“This country is fully committed … to making sure I appoint smart, courageous people of both parties eager to serve something bigger than themselves,” he said.