July 30th 2024.
Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina has officially withdrawn his name from consideration for the role of Vice President in Kamala Harris' campaign. In a statement released on X, Cooper reassured voters of his unwavering support for Harris, but explained that the timing is not right for North Carolina. "I have no doubt that she will win, and I was honored to even be considered for this position. However, I believe that now is not the right time for North Carolina and for me to potentially join a national ticket," he wrote. Cooper also acknowledged the impressive list of candidates that Harris has to choose from and pledged to support her in any way possible to secure victory.
Despite being in the final stretch of his two-term tenure as governor, Cooper remains focused on what is best for his state. According to sources close to Cooper, he allegedly gave a signal to the Harris campaign that he would be withdrawing due to concerns about the state's lieutenant governor and GOP gubernatorial candidate, Mark Robinson. Cooper feared that Robinson would "cause chaos" and act as an "acting governor" if Cooper were to leave his position.
Many were disappointed to hear that Cooper would no longer be a contender for the VP role, as he was a popular choice among voters. Some took to social media to express their sadness, with one user suggesting Cooper for the Supreme Court and another predicting a Senate run for the 67-year-old governor.
Politico reports that Cooper was a favorite among Democrats due to his firm stance on important issues such as women's rights, gun control, and healthcare. In 2023, he achieved a major legislative win by expanding Medicaid, providing health insurance to half a million low-income residents in North Carolina. Cooper has also not been afraid to stand up against GOP-extremist legislators, including Donald Trump's running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. In an interview, Cooper referred to Vance as a "Trump mini-me" and expressed little surprise at his selection. "It's clear that Trump chose someone who shares his views. Someone who supports a complete ban on abortion with no exceptions, and has made concerning comments about childless parents. These views will not sit well with voters in North Carolina or anywhere else in the country," Cooper stated.
While Cooper may no longer be in the running for VP, Harris still has a strong list of contenders, including Senator Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. As the country eagerly awaits Harris' decision, it is clear that she has a talented pool of candidates to choose from.
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