The Democratic presidential candidate has said his selection for running mate will be announced the first week of August. WATCH l Biden has several considerations to assess in his VP pick:Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has not yet picked a running mate, but some of his supporters say picking a Black woman would be a major campaign boost. Prior to coming to Washington, she was the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the California state assembly. Michelle Lujan Grisham(Eddie Moore/The Albuquerque Journal/The Associated Press)While she hasn't received as much attention as some candidates, Lujan Grisham is as qualified as any. As with any candidate, Biden has to assess the risks and drawbacks of his choice.

Source: CBC News July 31, 2020 21:23 UTC