Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate in US presidential race

Former US Vice President and presumptive Democratic candidate for President Joe Biden with California Senator Kamala Harris.

US President elect Joe Biden with vice president elect Kamala Harris. Source: BIDEN HARRIS CAMPAIGN

United States presidential candidate Joe Biden has made history by picking Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, making her the first black woman on a major party presidential ticket.


Journalist Giampiero Gramaglia tells SBS Italian what are the political reasons behind Joe Biden's decision to appoint Kamala Harris as running mate ahead of November US elections.
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