Former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. With social unrest over racial injustice rocking the country for months, Biden had been under increasing pressure to select a Black woman as his running mate. Biden served as vice president for eight years under President Barack Obama, the first Black U.S. president. Numerous Black leaders, including politicians who had themselves been considered as Biden’s running mate, emphasized the historic import of Harris’ selection. Historically, the vice presidential nominee has taken the lead in criticizing the opposing ticket, although Trump has largely shredded that tradition.

Source: Standard Digital August 12, 2020 00:11 UTC