North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has decided not to be considered as a potential vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris’ campaign. Cooper cited timing as the reason for his decision, stating that while he supports Harris and believes she will win, it was not the right time for him to potentially join the national ticket.
Cooper’s decision was first reported by The New York Times, with a source revealing that he declined to provide information for the vetting process. Cooper’s team cited a state law that specifies the process for a lieutenant governor to take over in the absence of the governor, leading to complications in his potential candidacy.
Sources close to the situation indicated that Cooper may have withdrawn from consideration because he plans to run for the Senate in 2026 and had never expressed interest in being vice president. Other top contenders for the vice presidential slot include Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona and Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.
Harris is expected to announce her running mate by August 7, following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race and endorsement of Harris. Other names being floated as potential running mates include governors Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Tim Walz of Minnesota, as well as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Harris’ opponent, Republican nominee Donald Trump, has already named Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate.
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