Harris VP Shortlist

Harris’ Campaign has sent Vetting Materials to:

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, have taken themselves out of the Contest to become Vice President.

Cooper said in a Statement Monday, He was “honored to be considered” for the Role, but it “just wasn’t the right time.”

Whitmer, who is serving as Harris’ Campaign Co-Chair, also said Monday She was “not part of the vetting” Harris’ Campaign is conducting with potential VP Picks, after saying repeatedly She plans to serve out the remainder of Her term as Governor, through the end of 2026.

Shapiro, who like Harris, previously served as His Home State’s Attorney General, and fought Lawsuits from Trump and His allies Challenging Biden’s 2020 Win in the State, could help shore up support in a must-win Rust Belt State for Democrats.

Kelly also represents a Swing State Biden narrowly won in 2020, and He defeated Trump-backed Republican Blake Masters in the 2022 Midterm, to help Democrats maintain Control of the Senate, the former Astronaut and Husband of former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-AZ), tweeted after Biden dropped out, that He “couldn’t be more confident that [Harris] is the right person to defeat Donald Trump.”

Walz, who Chairs the Democratic National Convention (DNC) Rules Committee, said last week becoming Vice president is something He would “be a little nervous about.”

Kentucky’s popular Governor, Beshear, who has Won His deep-red State twice, is another potential pick for the No. 2 Spot on a New Democratic Ticket, though Democrats would still unlikely Win Kentucky.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, and Pritzker, are other names commonly floated, but they could be at a Disadvantage since they represent Blue States, while Raimondo, who served as Rhode Island Governor, is also reportedly under Consideration.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Buttigieg, are other potential Candidates who have National Name Recognition from their 2020 Presidential Campaigns.

Sen. Raphael Warnoc (D-GA) if chosen, could also draw Black Voters in the Key swing State, where He’s proven Hhe can beat Republicans, twice in closely Contested Races, but if He leaves the Senate, His Sstate’s Republican Governor would pick His Successor.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is another Rising Star in the Democratic party, but He said Monday He has “No Intention” of leaving His current Role.

Democratic Delegates will begin Casting their Votes in a Virtual Roll Call during the First week of August.









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