North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has removed himself from consideration as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, stating that it was not the right time for him and his state. Cooper, who will leave office at the end of the year, was among several Democrats vetted for the position. It is unclear whether the Harris campaign lost interest in Cooper or if he made the decision on his own. Harris is expected to name her running mate before August 7th, with other potential candidates including Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz, Andy Beshear, Pete Buttigieg, and Gretchen Whitmer. Cooper, a former attorney general, is known for his progressive policies in the South, including expanding Medicaid and supporting abortion access. Despite Cooper’s withdrawal, Democrats are confident in Harris’ ability to choose a strong running mate for the upcoming election.
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