The potential for a Kamala Harris-Gavin Newsom ticket is causing a stir in the political world, with Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., pointing out a major issue with the duo potentially running together. Rubio, who is rumored to be a top contender for former President Trump’s vice presidential pick, raised concerns about the U.S. Constitution’s provision that presidential electors cannot vote for a president and vice president from the same state.
During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Rubio was asked if he would move out of Florida or resign his Senate seat if he were to become the running mate. Rubio responded by saying, “That’s presumptuous … I have no idea who he’s going to pick.” He also expressed concerns about having two Californians with what he described as “crazy policies” leading the country.
While Rubio did not confirm any potential role in the Trump campaign, he stated that he would be working with the campaign in some capacity leading up to the election. Meanwhile, Newsom, a top Biden campaign surrogate, has been actively campaigning for the president in battleground states.
Newsom has been deflecting questions about a potential presidential run if Biden were to drop out of the race, leaving the possibility of an open convention for Democrat delegates to convene next month in Chicago. The political landscape is heating up as the 2024 election approaches, with key players like Rubio, Harris, Newsom, and Biden all making strategic moves to secure their positions.
As the race intensifies, stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
