Harris should ignore the pundits

And Pete Buttigieg blasts JD Vance's 'strange worldview'

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Jul. 29, 2024 THE LATEST Kamala Harris ought to take the long view on her VP pick By Zeeshan Aleem Vice President Kamala Harris has rapidly emerged as the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination. Now, the party is consumed with the next big question: Who should be her running mate?   The prevailing wisdom in these debates, as articulated by countless pundits and political junkies, is that a presidential candidate must snag a VP who can "balance out the ticket" and ideally help secure a battleground state. In countless columns and social media posts, candidates are mostly assessed by how they could help Harris edge out former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance on Election Day.   This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES CEDRIC ALEXANDER The officer who killed Sonya Massey had a history full of red flags I've been in law enforcement for decades. I'd never have hired Sean Mayson, the deputy who killed the 36-year-old Springfield mother. Read more. MAX MCCALL, LEON SIT What the poll numbers could be missing about Kamala Harris' chances Harris gives Democrats an opportunity rarely afforded to a party at this point in the year: a chance to reset the campaign. Read more. CASSANDRA LANE My devastating connection to Sonya Massey made her death even more unbearable Over the 20 years I spent writing a book about the lynching death of my great-grandfather, news of police killing Black people kept overwhelming me. Read more. ANTHONY FISHER Trump and Vance are doubling down on one of Republicans' most absurd policy claims Tune out the MAGA bluster about freedom of speech, former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance are actively hostile to the First Amendment. Read more. MSNBC LIVE: DEMOCRACY 2024 On Saturday, September 7th, you can attend "MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024," our premiere fan event in Brooklyn, New York. Hear thought-provoking conversations about the most pressing issues of our time, and take part in a sit-down dinner for an insider's view of this critical moment in our democracy. Buy your tickets now.         TOP VIDEOS INSIDE WITH JEN PSAKI Pete Buttigieg blasts JD Vance's 'strange worldview' and bizarre GOP agenda WATCH NOW CHRIS JANSING REPORTS  Trump campaign advisor says Trump is ready to debate Harris WATCH NOW THE BEAT WITH ARI Former Sen. Barbara Boxer: Excitement around VP Harris is reminiscent of JFK in 1960 WATCH NOW WEEKENDS WITH ALEX WITT Nationwide protests spring up over the fatal shooting of Sonia Massey WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC Tonight, Joy Reid delves into Project 2025 and how this conservative agenda could impact the country. Watch The ReidOut with Joy Reid tonight at 7pm Eastern on MSNBC. The latest episode of "How to Win 2024" is now available. Vice President Kamala Harris has united the Democratic party behind her as the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, with significant momentum and grassroots fundraising. Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri discuss her support among younger voters and reflect on the legacy President Biden leaves after decades of public service. Listen now.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE