Does A Presidential Candidate's Vice Presidential Pick Really Matter?

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July 06, 2016

Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (R) and U.S. Sen Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) wave to the crowd before a campaign rally at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal June 27, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Warren is helping Clinton campaign in Ohio. (John Sommers II/Getty Images)

Less than two weeks away from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, presumptive nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are narrowing their choices for vice presidential running mates.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with NPR’s Domenico Montanaro about the pros and cons of the most likely candidates, and explores the ramifications of the decisions.

Guest

Domenico Montanaro, NPR lead political editor. He tweets @domeniconpr.

This segment aired on July 6, 2016.