Roy Cooper backs out of consideration to be Harris’ running mate
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has informed Kamala Harris' presidential campaign that he does not want to be under consideration in her search for a vice presidential candidate, he said Monday night.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has informed Kamala Harris' presidential campaign that he does not want to be under consideration in her search for a vice presidential candidate, he said Monday night.
Cooper said in a statement explaining his decision that although he was taking himself out of consideration, he's still backing Harris' candidacy.
“I strongly support Vice President Harris’ campaign for President,” Cooper said. “I know she’s going to win and I was honored to be considered for this role. This just wasn’t the right time for North Carolina and for me to potentially be on a national ticket.
"As I’ve said from the beginning, she has an outstanding list of people from which to choose, and we’ll all work to make sure she wins,” he added.
The New York Times first reported that Cooper was withdrawing his name from consideration.
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