Potential running mate for Harris poolpossible Democratic presidential candidate Alongside North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Their names have fallen off the list.
Since Vice President Harris became the leading Democrat a week ago, President Joe Biden The choice to end campaigning is a critical pick vice presidential candidate Harris is reviewing a slate of candidates, mostly white men, who can help her vote balance out and expand her access to more voters.
“I am grateful for being thought of in this respect,” Cooper said on Monday in a statement. “North Carolina or me should not be on the national short list at this time.” Similarly, Whitmer was quoted saying “All Columbia“ “I have let everyone know including all Michiganders that I will continue as governor”, she stated during an appearance on the Broadcaster’s Morning Show. The term will end at the close of 2026.
Harris halted her campaign over the weekend to privately discuss with several candidates including Pennsylvania Gov., according to two people familiar with the matterJosh Shapiro. Other contenders under consideration include Kentucky Gov., Arizona Sen., Minnesota Tim Walz and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Candidates have been going on national television to explain what they could bring to their campaigns. Even his supporters believe that Buttigieg is unlikely to act, yet he has had private talks about it with Harris according to two people briefed about them. In addition, he held a conference call with some donors from his 2020 presidential campaign during which he conveyed his desire for it but then added that he would honor any process sources claim.
