Roy Cooper and Gretchen Whitmer rule themselves out as Harris nears decision on running mate
Harris’s VP list: Gretchen Whitmer and Roy Cooper say they’re not in running
Among those rumored to become Kamala Harris’s running mate are all white men who govern in swing states that can decide the 2024 election.
They include: Kentucky governor Andy Beshear; Minnesota governor Tim Walz; Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro; and Arizona senator Mark Kelly.
This is not about me. But I’ve always, always said when I’ve had the chance to serve, I think that’s very important to do.
Being mentioned is certainly an honor … I trust vice-president Harris’s judgement, she’ll make the best choice she’s going to … But one way or another, she’s going to win in November and that’s gonna benefit everyone … Either way it’s gonna be a win.
It’s a decision she needs to make who she wants to govern with, who she wants to campaign with, and who can be there to serve alongside her.
I’m honored to be considered and, regardless of what happens, I’m going to work every day between now and Election Day to make sure that Kamala Harris is the next president of the United States.
I want a future with better schools and safer streets, and I want a future full of freedom. I want to look the 47th president of the United States in the eye and say, ‘Madam President.’
Continue reading…Roy Cooper and Gretchen Whitmer rule themselves out as Harris nears decision on running mateHarris’s VP list: Gretchen Whitmer and Roy Cooper say they’re not in runningAmong those rumored to become Kamala Harris’s running mate are all white men who govern in swing states that can decide the 2024 election.They include: Kentucky governor Andy Beshear; Minnesota governor Tim Walz; Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro; and Arizona senator Mark Kelly.This is not about me. But I’ve always, always said when I’ve had the chance to serve, I think that’s very important to do.Being mentioned is certainly an honor … I trust vice-president Harris’s judgement, she’ll make the best choice she’s going to … But one way or another, she’s going to win in November and that’s gonna benefit everyone … Either way it’s gonna be a win.It’s a decision she needs to make who she wants to govern with, who she wants to campaign with, and who can be there to serve alongside her.I’m honored to be considered and, regardless of what happens, I’m going to work every day between now and Election Day to make sure that Kamala Harris is the next president of the United States.I want a future with better schools and safer streets, and I want a future full of freedom. I want to look the 47th president of the United States in the eye and say, ‘Madam President.’ Continue reading…