Sources familiar with Vice President Kamala Harris' vetting process confirmed Cooper has taken himself out of the running.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has taken himself out of the running to be Vice President Kamala Harris ' potential running mate, sources familiar with her vetting process confirmed to CBS News. His withdrawal was first reported by the New York Times. Cooper was among about a dozen individuals being vetted for the role, CBS News previously reported. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, Gov.
He won both of his races for governor the same years that Trump won North Carolina. In his 2016 race, he beat Republican incumbent Pat McCrory, making him the first candidate to defeat a sitting governor in the state's history. He is prevented by term limits from seeking a third term. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has also indicated she is not interested in joining the ticket, telling 'CBS Mornings' on Monday that she's 'not a part of the vetting' process.
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