Former attorney general Holder to vet Harris' potential running mates, sources say

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Former Attorney General Eric Holder and his law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, will vet potential running mates for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, according to sources. Harris is pursuing the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race on Sunday. While Harris’ campaign declined to comment, Holder’s involvement is expected to reassure Democrats. Potential running mates include Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Holder, a civil rights advocate, aims to ensure Harris’ selection is free of conflicts and well-suited to counter Republican Donald Trump.