Biden served as Barack Obama’s vice-president for eight years, and the relationship between the two was strong, despite personality differences between the ultra-controlled Obama and the loquacious Biden. Now Biden finds himself in the position of choosing his own running mate as November’s election approaches. The Biden campaign established a committee earlier this summer to lead the selection process, headed by former senator Chris Dodd. Senator Kamala Harris: Her friendship with Joe Biden’s late son, Beau, when both were state attorneys general is likely to stand her in good stead. One possibility doing the rounds in Washington is that Biden could offer her a position in his administration if elected – perhaps even treasury secretary.

Source: The Irish Times July 31, 2020 19:02 UTC