{"id":2309965,"date":"2024-07-26T22:51:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T02:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2309965"},"modified":"2024-07-26T22:55:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-27T02:55:55","slug":"five-factors-kamala-harris-is-using-to-narrow-down-her-vp-pick-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/five-factors-kamala-harris-is-using-to-narrow-down-her-vp-pick-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Five factors Kamala Harris is using to narrow down her VP pick &#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%2Ffive-factors-kamala-harris-is-using-to-narrow-down-her-vp-pick-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=2309965&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>As the deadline\u200c approaches for the upcoming election, Vice President Kamala\u200d Harris is under pressure to select her running mate. A recent report \u2062highlights five key criteria she is considering. \u2064Harris is seeking a candidate with high-level executive \u2063experience to \u200denhance her appeal to voters and counter criticism regarding her leadership qualifications. Potential candidates include governors such as \u200cJosh \u200bShapiro from Pennsylvania, Roy Cooper from \u200dNorth Carolina, \u2062Gretchen\u2064 Whitmer from Michigan, and \u2064Andy Beshear from Kentucky, all of whom bring extensive executive backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,\u200b Harris may aim to\u2064 balance the ticket \u2064by\u2063 choosing a centrist candidate to\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-have-trumps-rumored-picks-for-vice-president-said-about-joining-the-ticket\/\" title=\"What did Trump&#039;s potential VP picks say about joining the ticket?\">attract independent voters<\/a>, as her liberal positions might alienate some. Beshear, who successfully won reelection in a conservative\u2062 state, is seen \u2064as\u200c an appealing choice for this role. the financial backing of their campaign \u200bis critical, with candidates \u200dlike \u2062Mark \u200dKelly and \u2063J.B. Pritzker being \u200csuggested for \u2062their\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-incumbents-stepping-down-to-run-for-state-or-higher-office-in-2024\/\" title=\"House incumbents leaving to pursue state or higher office in 2024\">strong fundraising capabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Harris\u2019s selection process is deeply strategic, focusing on experience, balance, and funding to enhance the Democrats&#8217; chances in the forthcoming election.  <\/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\">Five&nbsp;factors Kamala Harris is using to narrow down her VP pick<\/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_1714751\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Pressure is building for Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris<\/a> to pick a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/vice-president\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>running mate<\/a> as she stares down a tight deadline to clinch a win this November.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>A new report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notus.org\/2024-election\/kamala-harris-vp-pick-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"NOTUS\"><em>NOTUS<\/em><\/a>  has indicated she is looking for somebody with executive experience &ldquo;at the highest level&rdquo; and someone who can help balance the ticket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Govs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3094153\/josh-shapiro-top-names-harris-vp-short-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Josh Shapiro \">Josh Shapiro <\/a>(D-PA), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3094768\/roy-cooper-one-six-top-names-harris-vp-short-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Josh Shapiro \">Roy Cooper<\/a> (D-NC), Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), Tim Walz (D-MN), and Andy Beshear (D-KY), along with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) are all rumored to be vying for the coveted vice presidential spot.<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how each of them could help Harris win over voters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive experience<\/h2>\n<p>As Biden&rsquo;s number two, Harris has faced criticism that she lacks the portfolio to lead the country. Harris could bolster her standing with voters by selecting a running mate with extensive experience. The presumed Democratic nominee could very well pick a governor, who operates as an executive at the state level, as her veep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Several candidates fit the bill. Cooper has been elected twice as North Carolina&rsquo;s chief executive. With nearly 40 years of experience in state politics, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-one-click-you-can-contact-vp-pence-senators-representatives-and-all-swing-state-legislatures-and-request-a-forensic-audit-of-swing-state-results-try-it-now\/\" title=\"IN ONE CLICK \u2014 You Can Contact VP Pence, Senators, Representatives and All Swing State Legislatures and Request a Forensic Audit of Swing State Results \u2013 TRY IT NOW!\">swing state governor<\/a> could have the resume Harris is looking for. Meanwhile, Beshear, Walz, and Shapiro also bring executive experience to the table. Although Shapiro has only two years of gubernatorial experience under his belt, the swing state Democrat padded his resume by serving as Pennsylvania&rsquo;s attorney general between 2017 and 2023. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) has also been floated as a running mate. <\/p>\n<p>Whitmer is also widely speculated as a vice presidential candidate, but the Michigan governor has been fairly adamant that she wishes to finish her gubernatorial term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FILE &ndash; Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) speaks, May 2, 2024, in Wilmington, North Carolina. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon, file)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balance<\/h2>\n<p>Once <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/media\/webpage-rated-kamala-harris-most-liberal-senator-2019-suddenly-disappears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>rated<\/a> by GovTrack as the United States&rsquo;s most liberal senator, Harris shares progressive views on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-mcconnell-warns-dems-about-eliminating-filibuster\/\" title=\"Sen. McConnell warns Dems about eliminating filibuster\">issues including abortion<\/a>, climate change, and student loans, Selecting a centrist running mate could be critical to helping Harris win independent and swing voters this November. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Beshear could fill the slot perfectly. The moderate two-term governor beat a Trump-endorsed Republican for reelection in a red state last year. He has indicated he would be open to serving as vice president.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think if someone calls you on that, you at least listen,&rdquo; Beshear said on MSNBC&rsquo;s <em>Morning Joe<\/em> on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Shapiro could be another option for Harris to mull. Shapiro handily defeated the Trump-backed Doug Mastriano in 2022, 56.5% to 41.7%. Shapiro, who is Jewish, could help bridge the growing gap in Harris&rsquo;s party over the Israel-Hamas conflict and win over voters alienated by progressives&rsquo; stance on the war.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) speaks about the status of the construction of the Blue Oval SV Battery Plant during an interview at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, Thursday, June 6, 2024. (AP Photo\/Timothy D. Easley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-state-prosecutor-ayala-seeking-demings-seat\/\" title=\"Former State Prosecutor Ayala Seeking Demings&#039; Seat\">potential running mates<\/a> such as Walz could be ruled out should Harris choose to focus on adding a moderating force to the ticket. The Minnesota Democrat is backed by progressives such as &ldquo;Squad&rdquo; Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and has taken a far-left stance on abortion and transgender issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Money<\/h2>\n<p>A winning campaign takes money. With just 101 days left to campaign until the election, Harris could use every dollar to her advantage. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notus.org\/2024-election\/kamala-harris-vp-pick-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>NOTUS<\/a> <\/em>claims Kelly is the favorite of the donor class while multibillionaire Pritzker could also be a monetary asset. A top surrogate when Biden headed the Democratic ticket, Pritzker is worth roughly $3.5 billion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) speaks about the southern border outside the West Wing of the White House, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Manuel Balce Ceneta)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electoral College<\/h2>\n<p>Winning the White House comes down to winning the Electoral College. Hailing from swing states Pennsylvania and Arizona, Shapiro and Kelly could deliver exactly that for Harris. Cooper could do the same in North Carolina, standing as the only Democratic governor to win a state that Trump also won in 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relationship<\/h2>\n<p>Cooper brings the electoral and executive cards, and he also checks the relationship box. Several sources told&nbsp;<em>NOTUS<\/em> that Harris&rsquo;s relationship with Cooper is &ldquo;real,&rdquo; and he&rsquo;s been faithful to stand by her during campaign stops in his state.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kelly also has the added draw of a personal connection to Harris.&nbsp;The vice president is reportedly close with the Arizona senator and his wife, former Rep. Gabby Giffords.<\/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_1714751\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1714751\"}});<\/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>Five considerations Kamala Harris is weighing for her VP selection<\/p>\n<p>As the deadline approaches for Vice President Kamala Harris to choose a running mate ahead of the November election, pressure is mounting. A recent report from NOTUS suggests she seeks a candidate with top-level executive experience and one who can help balance the ticket. Potential candidates include Governors Josh Shapiro (D-PA), Roy Cooper (D-NC), Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), Tim Walz (D-MN), and Andy Beshear (D-KY), as well as Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ). Here\u2019s how each could assist Harris in appealing to voters.<\/p>\n<p>**Executive Experience**<br \/>\nHarris has faced criticism regarding her qualifications to lead, so selecting a running mate with significant executive experience could enhance her appeal. She may opt for a governor, who has experience managing at the state level. Candidates like Cooper, who has served two terms in North Carolina, possess extensive political backgrounds that align with what Harris might be looking for. Beshear, Walz, and Shapiro also bring relevant executive credentials; although Shapiro&#8217;s gubernatorial tenure is shorter at two years, he previously served as Pennsylvania&#8217;s attorney general from 2017 to 2023. Governor J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) is another name being considered.<\/p>\n<p>Whitmer is frequently mentioned as a potential vice presidential candidate but has expressed a desire to complete her term as governor.<\/p>\n<p>**Balance**<br \/>\nHarris holds progressive views on various issues such as abortion and climate change; thus, choosing a centrist running mate could be crucial in attracting independent voters this November. Beshear fits this profile well\u2014he successfully won reelection against a Trump-backed Republican in Kentucky last year and has shown openness to serving as vice president. Similarly, Shapiro\u2019s victory over Doug Mastriano by a significant margin in 2022 positions him favorably; his Jewish background may also help address divisions within the Democratic Party regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, candidates like Walz might not align with Harris&#8217;s goal of adding moderation to the ticket due to his progressive backing on issues like abortion and transgender rights.<\/p>\n<p>**Funding**<br \/>\nA successful campaign requires substantial financial resources. With only 101 days left until Election Day, every dollar counts for Harris\u2019s campaign efforts. NOTUS reports that Kelly enjoys strong support from donors while billionaire Pritzker could provide significant financial backing given his wealth of approximately $3.5 billion.<\/p>\n<p>**Electoral College Strategy**<br \/>\nSecuring victory in the Electoral College is essential for winning the presidency. Both Shapiro and Kelly hail from swing states\u2014Pennsylvania and Arizona respectively\u2014which could prove advantageous for Harris\u2019s campaign strategy; Cooper also represents an opportunity by being North Carolina&#8217;s only Democratic governor since Trump won that state in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>**Personal Relationships**<br \/>\nCooper not only brings electoral strength but also personal rapport with Harris; sources indicate their relationship is genuine and he has consistently supported her during campaign events in North Carolina. Additionally, Kelly shares personal ties with Harris through friendships with both her and former Representative Gabby Giffords<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3142,"featured_media":2309969,"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\/mark-kelly-and-josh-shapiro-2.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[32431,32438,32504,32774,32076],"class_list":["post-2309965","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-2024-election","tag-kamala-harris","tag-political-strategy","tag-vp-pick","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mark-kelly-and-josh-shapiro-2.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2309965","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\/3142"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2309965"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2309965\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2309969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2309965"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2309965"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2309965"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}