Potentially compounding that threat, Clinton's campaign is also heavily pursuing centrist Republican and independent voters who might not be ready to support Trump. So far, two of Clinton's picks - Kaine and Warren - have received full-dress auditions, appearing alongside the presumptive nominee on the campaign trail. Clinton's choice will come at a key moment of her campaign - and is likely to be seen through that lens. Clinton's interviews with the contenders have been short on chit-chat, instead homing in on each candidate's policy chops. "She's been there," said Joe Trippi, a veteran Democratic operative, citing Clinton's previous roles as first lady and Secretary of State.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 18, 2016 01:18 UTC