{"id":2307267,"date":"2024-07-24T10:09:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T14:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-democrats-who-have-said-they-wont-be-kamala-harriss-vice-president-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-07-24T10:10:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T14:10:30","slug":"three-democrats-who-have-said-they-wont-be-kamala-harriss-vice-president-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-democrats-who-have-said-they-wont-be-kamala-harriss-vice-president-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Democrats who have said they won\u2019t be Kamala Harris\u2019s vice president &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthree-democrats-who-have-said-they-wont-be-kamala-harriss-vice-president-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2307267&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Three prominent Democrats, Governor\u200c Wes\u2062 Moore\u2062 of Maryland, \u2062Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, and\u2064 Governor Gretchen Whitmer \u200dof Michigan, have\u2062 all declined \u200dthe opportunity to be\u2062 Kamala Harris&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-email-reportedly-names-kamala-harris-others-as-key-contacts-for-joint-venture-with-china-energy-co\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden Email Reportedly Names Kamala Harris, Others as Key Contacts for &#039;Joint Venture&#039; With China Energy Co.\">vice-presidential running mate<\/a>. Despite their potential as rising stars within The Democratic party, all three have \u2063cited various reasons for their decisions \u2064to not\u2063 join Harris on the ticket.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Wes Moore stated that he is committed\u2062 to serving the people of Maryland and is focused on the challenges \u200dfacing his state. \u2063Senator Joe Manchin expressed\u200c that \u200dhe believes he can best serve\u2062 the people of West Virginia by remaining\u200d in the\u2062 Senate.\u200b Governor\u2062 Gretchen Whitmer cited her dedication to addressing the \u200cissues facing Michigan and\u2063 expressed a desire to focus on her work \u200cas Governor.<\/p>\n<p>While\u200b these prominent Democrats have declined the opportunity to\u2064 be Harris&#8217;s running mate, their decisions reflect their dedication to serving \u200btheir\u200b constituents and\u200b prioritizing their respective states. Harris will continue\u200c to seek a \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/history-repeats-itself-democrats-are-using-tactics-of-the-marxists-of-1917-in-russia-to-steal-2020-election\/\" title=\"History Repeats Itself: Democrats Are Using Tactics of the Marxists of 1917 in Russia to Steal 2020 Election\">vice-presidential candidate<\/a> who shares \u200bher\u2063 vision for the country and is committed to making a\u200c positive impact in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chuck-todd-upset-jan-6-investigation-not-going-as-planned\/\" title=\"Chuck Todd Upset Jan 6 Investigation Not Going as Planned\">crucial election year<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Three Democrats who have said they won&rsquo;t be Kamala Harris&rsquo;s vice president<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1711256\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kamala Harris\">Kamala Harris<\/a> is exploring her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3096749\/harris-vp-short-list-looks-like-list-presidential-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"options\">options<\/a> for a running mate as she ascends to the top of the Democratic Party&rsquo;s ticket, but three possibilities have already said they aren&rsquo;t interested in joining her.<\/p>\n<p>With President Joe Biden&rsquo;s Sunday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3064997\/joe-biden-bows-out-of-2024-presidential-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"announcement\">announcement<\/a> to drop out and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3092780\/biden-endorses-harris-after-bowing-out-2024-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"endorse\">endorse<\/a> Harris to replace him, Democrats are in a race to complete their presidential ticket a week after Republicans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3059239\/trump-taps-j-d-vance-as-2024-vice-presidential-nominee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ended\">ended<\/a> their monthslong search for former President Donald Trump&rsquo;s running mate. While several Democrats have hinted at seeking a spot on the ticket, these three said they aren&rsquo;t in contention.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/wes-moore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Moore\">Moore<\/a>, widely seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, has endorsed Harris to be the party&rsquo;s nominee for president and has vowed to stump for her, but he said he would not leave Maryland and take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-reflects-on-his-years-of-friendship-with-the-late-walter-mondale\/\" title=\"Biden Reflects On His \u2018Years Of Friendship\u2019 With The Late Walter Mondale\">vice presidential nomination<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I have expressed that I love my job, and I have no intention of leaving,&rdquo; Moore said on Monday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/baltimore\/news\/maryland-governor-wes-moore-says-he-will-not-run-for-vice-president-i-love-my-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"according to\">according to<\/a> CBS News. &ldquo;I think that where she goes is going to be a very personal decision for her. I think she&rsquo;s going to have wonderful options to consider.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Maryland governor has been praised for his response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March and has been floated as a future presidential candidate for the Democratic Party.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-manchin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Manchin\">Manchin<\/a>, an independent who caucuses with Democrats in the Senate, had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3093252\/manchin-considering-democratic-run-president\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"considered\">considered<\/a> re-registering as a Democrat and throwing his name into consideration for the presidential nomination after Biden stepped aside, but he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3093421\/manchin-rules-out-presidential-run-calls-contested-primary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ultimately ruled out a run\">ruled out a run<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When Manchin announced he would not seek the Democratic presidential nomination, he also ruled out taking a spot on the ticket. He flatly <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/kasie\/status\/1815345140430667780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"told\">told<\/a> CNN on Monday that he would not join Harris on the ticket and declined to endorse the vice president. Manchin called for an open primary contest ahead of the convention, but a majority of Democratic National Convention delegates instead went forward with backing Harris before any other candidates could materialize.<\/p>\n<p>The West Virginia senator is not seeking reelection to represent the increasingly Republican state after being first elected in 2010.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI)<\/h2>\n<p>Whitmer, a star in the Democratic Party and a possible future presidential candidate, has been one of the names floated as a running mate to Harris and has appeared in some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/2024-election\/harris-campaign-requests-vetting-materials-several-possible-running-ma-rcna163192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"reports\">reports<\/a> about candidates the Harris campaign is vetting. The Michigan governor, however, has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3094004\/whitmer-would-not-accept-vice-presidential-spot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"made clear\">made clear<\/a> she is not leaving the Great Lakes State.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am not leaving Michigan. I am proud to be the governor of Michigan. I&rsquo;ve been consistent. I know everyone is always suspicious and asking this question over and over again,&rdquo; Whitmer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WLNS\/status\/1815413789312897231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">told<\/a> WLNS on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Whitmer also said Monday she was &ldquo;fired up&rdquo; to endorse Harris for president and announced she would serve as a co-chairwoman for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/carson-points-out-that-every-democratic-plan-has-backfired-in-trumps-favor-as-seen-in-the-bible-2\/\" title=\"Carson points out that every Democratic plan has backfired in Trump&#039;s favor, as seen in the Bible\">vice president&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s campaign.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While these three have declined to be Harris&rsquo;s vice president, several other Democrats appear to be jockeying for the spot on the ticket. Govs. Andy Beshear (D-KY), Roy Cooper (D-NC), Tim Walz (D-MN), and Josh Shapiro (D-PA), along with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), have been floated as possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Harris will have to make her decision before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Aug. 19-22 or before a virtual nominating process that could be held earlier in August.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1711256\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1711256\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three prominent Democrats, Governor\u200c Wes\u2062 Moore\u2062 of Maryland, \u2062Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, and\u2064 Governor Gretchen Whitmer \u200dof Michigan, have\u2062 all declined \u200dthe opportunity to be\u2062 Kamala Harris&#8217;s vice-presidential running mate. Despite their potential as rising stars within The Democratic party, all three have \u2063cited various reasons for their decisions \u2064to not\u2063 join Harris &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2307268,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kamala-harris-2024-election-vp-picks.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32431,3685,32438,32518,32076],"class_list":["post-2307267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-2024-election","tag-democrats","tag-kamala-harris","tag-vice-president","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kamala-harris-2024-election-vp-picks.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2307267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2307267"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2307267\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2307268"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2307267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2307267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2307267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}