{"id":2320371,"date":"2024-08-07T08:21:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T12:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/once-a-leading-candidate-cooper-says-walz-outstanding-running-mate-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-07T08:24:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T12:24:41","slug":"once-a-leading-candidate-cooper-says-walz-outstanding-running-mate-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/once-a-leading-candidate-cooper-says-walz-outstanding-running-mate-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Once a leading candidate, Cooper says Walz \u2018outstanding running mate\u2019 &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/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%2Fonce-a-leading-candidate-cooper-says-walz-outstanding-running-mate-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=2320371&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>North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recently praised Vice President Kamala Harris for selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz \u200bas her running mate for the\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-rand-paul-offers-dr-rachel-levine-as-example-of-radical-agenda-riding-bidens-coattails\/\" title=\"Sen. Rand Paul Offers Dr. Rachel Levine As Example Of Radical Agenda Riding Biden\u2019s Coattails\">upcoming presidential election<\/a>. Cooper, who was once a leading candidate himself, called Walz an &#8220;outstanding running mate,&#8221; highlighting his capabilities to support \u2063middle-class families, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-governor-calls-special-session-to-repeal-states-abortion-ban-ahead-of-scotus-decision\/\" title=\"Wisconsin Governor Calls Special Session To Repeal State\u2019s Abortion Ban Ahead Of SCOTUS Decision\">protect reproductive rights<\/a>, and safeguard democracy. After initially being in the running for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/donald-trump-the-bidens-got-rich-while-americans-got-robbed\/\" title=\"Donald Trump: &#039;The Bidens Got Rich While Americans Got Robbed&#039;\">vice presidency<\/a>, Cooper withdrew his candidacy, leaving\u2064 other contenders such \u200das Pennsylvania Governor Josh\u200b Shapiro, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, and\u200d Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear likely candidates. \u200cThe decision has garnered\u200c positive reactions from top \u2062Democrats, while\u2064 some Republicans suggest\u200d it could aid former President\u200c Donald Trump&#8217;s campaign alongside \u200dhis running mate, Senator J.D. Vance\u2064 of\u200b Ohio.  <\/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\">Once a leading candidate, Cooper says Walz &lsquo;outstanding running mate&rsquo;<\/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_1724638\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; Once a top candidate, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday lauded the decision of Vice President Kamala Harris in putting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on the Democrats&rsquo; presidential ticket.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Kamala Harris has picked an outstanding running mate in Governor Tim Walz,&rdquo; Cooper said in a statement posted to social media. &ldquo;Governors like him know what it takes to get the job done, and he will be an outstanding vice president, doubling down on his work to support middle class families, protect reproductive freedom, and safeguard our democracy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Cooper and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro emerged as the leading candidates to be the vice president running mate of Harris right after&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/national\/article_cf1fa5d2-458f-11ef-8726-a74f80e65add.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the July 21 decision by President Joe Biden<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;abruptly changing course on reelection. Cooper, a week ago,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/north_carolina\/article_38c947a0-4e72-11ef-b833-fb6e60ae4cad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>removed his name from consideration<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;leaving Shapiro, Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/national\/article_5d72d96a-4b5a-11ef-bb47-6f13ff11e9cb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>as most likely to be selected<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/national\/article_66e0559e-532b-11ef-aeb9-774f098eddb0.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Over the weekend and into Monday<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;as Harris, 59, talked to six vetted candidates,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/national\/article_2d7c3aee-538e-11ef-afc0-133b6edb16e1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the 60-year-old Walz emerged<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Of no surprise, the state&rsquo;s top Democrats did not voice objections, and some Republicans opined the path to victory for former President Donald Trump and his running mate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, has been helped.<\/p>\n<p>Social media actions praising the choice could be found for Democratic U.S. Reps. Deborah Ross, Valerie Foushee, Kathy Manning and Wiley Nickel. Taking aim at the choice were Republican Reps. Dr. Greg Murphy, Dan Bishop and Richard Hudson.<\/p>\n<p>The candidates for governor also weighed in.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JoshStein_\/status\/1820833390863470888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;wrote, &ldquo;Governor Tim Walz will make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vp-pence-under-growing-pressure-from-gop-lawmakers-president-trump\/\" title=\"VP Pence under growing pressure from GOP lawmakers, President Trump\">great vice president<\/a>. A veteran, educator and dedicated public servant, I have no doubt he will fight for the American people just as he has fought for the people of Minnesota. Let&rsquo;s get to work!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/markrobinsonNC\/status\/1820833172692648340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;wrote, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s clear what many hardworking North Carolinians feared: This is the most radical Democratic ticket in our nation&rsquo;s history, and far-left career politician Josh Stein is thrilled. From pushing taxpayer-funded handouts for illegal immigrants, to advocating dangerous sex-change surgeries for minors and demanding period products in boys&rsquo; bathrooms, to proposing massive gas taxes, there&rsquo;s no daylight between the radical policies of Harris\/Walz and Josh Stein.&rdquo;<\/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_1724638\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1724638\"}});<\/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>Once a prominent contender, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper praised Vice President Kamala Harris for selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket. In a statement shared on social media, Cooper remarked, \u201cKamala Harris has chosen an exceptional partner in Governor Tim Walz. Governors like him understand what it takes to accomplish goals, and he will serve as an excellent vice president, reinforcing his commitment to supporting middle-class families, protecting reproductive rights, and defending our democracy.\u201d Following President Joe Biden&#8217;s unexpected shift regarding reelection on July 21, Cooper and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro were seen as the frontrunners for the vice presidential nomination. However, just a week ago, Cooper withdrew his name from consideration, leaving Shapiro along with Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear as the most likely candidates. Over the weekend into Monday, while Harris engaged with six vetted candidates at age 59, 60-year-old Walz emerged as a strong choice. Unsurprisingly, top Democrats in Minnesota expressed their support without objections; meanwhile some Republicans suggested that this decision could benefit former President Donald Trump and his running mate Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio in their quest for victory. Social media reactions included praise from Democratic Representatives Deborah Ross, Valerie Foushee, Kathy Manning and Wiley Nickel. Conversely Republican Representatives Dr. Greg Murphy, Dan Bishop and Richard Hudson criticized the selection. Candidates for governor also shared their thoughts: Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein stated that \u201cGovernor Tim Walz will make an excellent vice president,\u201d highlighting his experience as a veteran and educator who fights for people\u2019s rights just like he has done in Minnesota; while Republican Lt. Gov Mark Robinson expressed concerns about what he perceives as radical policies associated with the Harris\/Walz ticket alongside Stein\u2019s agenda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2320372,"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\/03\/AP24087604199580-1024x682.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[6118,3728,5894,32439,27318],"class_list":["post-2320371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-cooper","tag-election","tag-politics","tag-running-mate","tag-walz"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AP24087604199580-1024x682.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320371","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2320371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320371\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2320372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2320371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2320371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2320371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}