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Biden picks Indian-origin Kamala Harris as his vice president nominee

Biden embraces former rival from Democratic primary who is familiar with the unique rigour of a national campaign.

Joe Biden with Kamala Harris in July 2019 during the Democartic primary contest. (Photo: Bloomberg)

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In choosing Harris, Biden is embracing a former rival from the Democratic primary who is familiar with the rigour of a national campaign.

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8 min read Last Updated : Aug 13 2020 | 12:40 AM IST

Democratic nominee Joe Biden has named Indian-origin senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, making history by selecting the first black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket.

In choosing Harris, Biden is embracing a former rival from the Democratic primary who is familiar with the rigour of a national campaign.

Harris, a 55-year-old first-term senator, is also one of the party's most prominent figures and quickly became a top contender for the No. 2 spot after her own White House campaign ended. She joins Biden in the 2020 race at a moment of unprecedented national crisis.

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