North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper reportedly took himself out of the running to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, two people briefed on the matter told The New York Times—shrinking the field of Democrats vying to be Harris’ running mate.
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Cooper reportedly told Harris’ team he no longer wants to be considered as a potential vice president, according to the Times, though it was not immediately clear why.
Spokespeople for Cooper and Harris did not immediately respond to Forbes’ request for comment on the Times report.
Cooper was one of about a half dozen politicians—including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz—being vetted by Harris’ team as a potential running mate.
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In addition to Shapiro, Cooper and Walz, other Democrats reportedly being considered as a potential vice president for Harris include Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
When Harris announces her running mate. Whitmer, who is serving as Harris’ campaign co-chair, told CBS News on Monday Harris will likely announce her pick within the next week. Whitmer has said she is “not a part of the vetting,” adding she intends to serve out the remainder of her term as governor.