Where are the election ‘vibes’ following Harris’ VP pick?

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Kamala Harris and her newly-chosen vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus, Michigan, U.S., August 7, 2024. Photo by REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz.

With less than 90 days until November 5, leading Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Donald Trump got the VP opponent he wanted, and  Republicans already began digging up dirt. The panel discusses what’s next as both tickets are complete: Harris/Walz and Trump/Vance. 

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Marque Greene