What's next for Roy Cooper after removing himself from VP consideration?
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Published 2024-07-30
Two sources directly involved in Harris’s search for a running mate told NBC News that Cooper informed the Harris campaign that he didn’t want to be considered for the position.
One person told NBC that Cooper took himself out of the mix because he wants to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, when incumbent Republican Thom Tillis could seek a third term. The person said Cooper never indicated to the campaign that he wanted to be vice president.
The governor withdrew well before Harris' vetting process began and never submitted the requisite material, two people familiar with the matter told the Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive search process.
Cooper, the former chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, is term-limited and can’t run for governor a third time. He hasn’t lost an election in his political career, and managed to win his gubernatorial races in years when Republicans carried North Carolina. His term expires in January.
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All Comments (8)
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I have a solution for Cooper's future: RETIRE FROM POLITICS!
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Most people in NC can't stand him. We are looking forward to Robinson.
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Being her VP is the kiss of death. He was wise to pull away. Whatever happened to the guy Hillary picked? No one even remembers his name.
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DREAMER HERE !!!Yall the only reason he left is because he wants to run for senate 2026 💙💙 understand politics first 😁😁 kamala love you and god is with dems 😊
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He's scared or got paid
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HARRIS 2024
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I agree with Gov Cooper. As much as I would love to see him run as VP, his work in NC is not done. Thank you to the Republican “leadership “ in NC! He’ll be fighting the “wrong” for NC and the “detrimental” to our country.