Pritzker downplays importance of Harris VP choice

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker downplayed the importance of Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate pick amid speculation he is one of the frontrunners for the position.

"We’ve seen over the last decades that who you pick as your vice president doesn’t determine whether you’re going to win a state or not," the Democratic governor said during an appearance on ABC’s "This Week" on Sunday. "What it does determine is whether you’ve got the message right across the board."

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