Kentucky Governor Beshear should be Harris’ VP choice

By Rosetta Miller-Perry The Democratic Party fully understands the threat to progress and democracy that convicted felon Donald Trump represents. He has already publicly promised to use the Presidency as a weapon of revenge against his enemies if he’s put back in power, and to pardon and excuse all those convicted in the attempted January 6 coup attempt by his followers. Joe Biden put the good of the nation ahead of personal ambition when he ended his re-election campaign last Sunday. That was the first big decision that needed to be made. A Democratic Party that once seemed divided and unsure how to proceed has quickly rallied behind Kamala Harris. Now, after setting a one-day record for campaign donations and securing enough delegates for the nomination, Harris has to make the party’s second big decision. She needs to pick a vice presidential running mate who can help her defeat Trump and the forces of stagnation, retreat, bigotry and reactionary thinking he represents and serves as their advocate. While there are plenty of worthy candidates, at the Tribune we feel there’s one who is the best bet to boost and aid the Harris presidential bid. That is current second term Kentucky...