Shapiro already being vetted as Harris' running mate: report

[SKKY]

https://www.rawstory.com/harris-running-mate/

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear are already being vetted to become Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, according to “two people close to the vice-president” quoted in a report Sunday night in the Financial Times.

Harris spoke Sunday with at least three Democratic governors who are in consideration to be her VP pick. In addition to Shapiro and Beshear, Biden’s VP also spoke with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. The calls were reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Like Harris, Shapiro and Cooper both served as their respective state’s attorney generals. Shapiro and Cooper both endorsed Harris on Sunday.

[valleyrogue]

1. I don't want governors to be in there. I don't understand even the logic of it.

State politics is different from federal, and I believe it is necessary for somebody to have national experience rather than statewide experience.

We need all the statehouses we can get.

Yes, there was FDR, Clinton, and Carter, but you have to have a ton of good advisers to be able to handle national issues. Otherwise, you need somebody like Joe Biden.

[dsc]

4. Cooper is done for now so it is all good.

[karynnj]

12. Unlike FDR, Clinton and Carter, Harris will have been VP for 4 years and Senator for 4 years

Many cabinet people opt to stay just one term, but she may keep many who want to say.

[orange jar]

24. Winning a statewide race generally means that person has support from the state's majority.

Choosing a governor from a battleground state — such as Shapiro — has the potential to help us win that state and similar swing states.

[Grins]

27. And Pennsylvania is a critical state.

[edisdead]

29. This is exactly opposite of my thinking.

In every way.

[Diraven]

33. 17 presidents have been governors first

Also 16 vice presidents have been governors first. Seems like it works to me.

[In It to Win It]

35. I was thinking the same but it's conflicting.

1) We want to keep all of our incumbent House Reps and Senators so they're out.

2) I mentioned this in another post. IMO, we should have someone that has a good relationship with many members of Congress. That was the advantage of Joe Biden and we saw just how beneficial it was with all of the once-in-a-generation bipartisan legislation that he was able to get signed. I think Kamala Harris needs someone that provides a solid link between the WH and Congress that will be able to leverage relationships to negotiate bills. That link was Joe Biden, having been in Congress for decades, and Joe Biden was that link for himself and for Barack Obama.

3) Her VP probably should be someone from PA, WI, or MI because they would likely add value to the ticket by keeping those states in the fold.

However, there's really no one that checks all those boxes. So which one(s) should be prioritized?

[question everything]

39. They have experience in budgeting, economy, yes, visiting other countries but mostly - working across the aisle

[Butterflylady]

43. You are so wrong.

[ibegurpard]

2. I like both

But forsaking the KY governorship is a mistake I think.

[realtruthflavor]

20. The Democratic Lieutenant Governor would take Beshear's place nt

[LonePirate]

3. Shapiro is my #1 choice. I think he really helps us in the old blue wall states.

[Johnny2X2X]

6. Yeah, he is my #1 choice too

Vetting needs to be thorough, but he's a home run IMO.

[angrychair]

21. Have to convince me

I don't see what he really delivers that can't be achieved other ways.
Roy Cooper can, more likely than not, actually deliver North Carolina for the first time since 2008.
Also help stabilize Virginia and other southern states like Georgia.

Added bonus, Cooper is term limited as a successful 2 term governor of a purple state. We are not losing anything there. Shapiro still has the ability to run in Pennsylvania and is doing a great job there.

[Johnny2X2X]

23. Cooper seems solid too

Shapiro seems like Presidential material. Bashear has some strengths too. And don't sleep on Mark Kelly, his military service would be a huge plus.

[nebby70]

5. no - PA gets to keep Josh

there's way WAY too much red in my state legislature --
without Josh we go down an ugly road regardless of the strength of the two big city's politics --

[Johnny2X2X]

7. You would stay a Democratic governmor

The Lt. Gov takes over.

[obamanut2012]

11. The Lt. Gov steps in

[democrattotheend]

15. I recently became a Pennsylvanian and I agree

I would rather keep him here.

[Nimble_Idea]

18. cheers

[MotownPgh]

34. Nebby! Your handle is chef's 💋!!!

[BlueSky3]

8. When I stopped following most

opinion writers on the WaPo, I started reading the Philadelphia Inquirer. Lots of good stories there on Josh Shapiro. It sounds like he has a very good chance of being chosen as VP at this point.

[epreic01]

9. It's Beshear for me

Beshear was also Attorney General. I think he’s a really strong choice. Been re-elected in a red state. Super progressive. And great with Union Leaders.

[SKKY]

16. I like him as well, but I don't think he'll do much for the ticket in battleground states...

...I mean, he won't even get much for the campaign out of his own state.

[lindysalsagal]

10. I believe Shapiro would help undecideds nationally. If the PA voters

Trust him, that's an automatic endorsement for low-information voters. I also think PA's purple status helps those looking for centrists.

[spanone]

13. K&R

[question everything]

14. Shapiro is new in his job while Cooper and Beshear have longer tenure

Beshear from a red state will help. We win with Southern governors.

[gab13by13]

38. Shapiro was Attorney General before becoming Governor,

he has plenty of experience and probably the best speaker of all the candidates.

I'm from Pa. and without winning the presidency it doesn't make much difference once we become a Dictatorship who the governor is.

[Nimble_Idea]

17. It will come down to Shapiro and Beshear

But Shapiro brings the ENERGY! In the end I am too good at this.

[W_HAMILTON]

19. In a perfect world, I'd go with Beshear. But I'm not sure he actually moves the needle electorally.

So, I'd go with Shapiro, who I also really like, and would probably guarantee PA and really help out with the other Blue Wall states.

I'm not sure Beshear -- or Cooper, who is also mentioned -- can actually guarantee any particular states, including their home states, if they were on the ticket.

[SKKY]

25. That's 100% correct. Besear is impressive, but won't move the needle one bit in Kentucky...

...and given he's not really a national name, probably not going to excite many moderates in other true battleground states. I'd rather Beshear make a run at McConnell's seat.

[LisaL]

28. Cooper won NC twice, so I think he'd definitely improve our chances in North Carolina.

NT

[orangecrush]

22. No! He's ours!

[SKKY]

26. And you're going to have to sacrifice for the benefit of our democracy...

[Beachnutt]

30. 👍👇

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[doc03]

32. For all you Joe Manchin supporters he said he will not serve as VP

[MustLoveBeagles]

40. I'm crushed to hear that news

Really.

[dsp3000]

41. Lol Ill make a safe bet that no one here is shedding a tear

[Thrill]

36. He's their best advocate

Dude boast Biden’s accomplishments better than Biden

[Bucky]

37. These are all great options.

Zero complaints here. Zero preferences. Whoever she thinks is best is perfect for me.

Let's go, coconuts!

[gab13by13]

42. Will it help the ticket

that Shapiro is Jewish?