Biden Prepares for Final Veep Interviews

“Joe Biden has entered the final stage of his deliberations about choosing a running mate as he prepares to talk one-on-one with the finalists next week, while Democratic leaders lobby him furiously to elevate their allies and sink their enemies,” the New York Times reports.

“Two candidates who received scant attention early in the process are now among the leading contenders: Rep. Karen Bass of California and Susan Rice, the former national security adviser… Ms. Bass in particular has moved rapidly toward the top of Mr. Biden’s list amid an intensive lobbying drive by her fellow House Democrats, and has impressed the former vice-president’s search committee.”