This transcript was created using speech recognition software. While it has been reviewed by human transcribers, it may contain errors. Please review the episode audio before quoting from this transcript and email transcripts@nytimes.com with any questions.michael barbaroFrom “The New York Times,” I’m Michael Barbaro. This is “The Daily.”[THEME MUSIC]The makeup of the 2024 presidential race has felt inevitable from the start, with one notable exception — Donald Trump’s choice of a running mate. Today, my colleague, Mike Bender, examines the top contenders for the job and what choosing them would tell us about Trump himself in this campaign. It’s Thursday, June 13.Mike, somehow this is your first appearance on the show. So welcome, at long last, to “The Daily.”mike benderThank you for having me.michael barbaroIt’s my pleasure. You have spent the past few weeks trying to get inside Donald Trump’s search for a vice president. And what is so unusual about this search is that we already kno...
