North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Withdraws from Consideration as Kamala Harris's Running Mate

Fayetteville, North Carolina, North Carolina United States of America
Cooper was a top contender due to his ability to bring North Carolina's electoral votes into play for the Democrats
Harris aims to announce her running mate before August 7
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper withdrew from consideration as Kamala Harris' running mate
Reasons for Cooper's decision are unknown
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Withdraws from Consideration as Kamala Harris's Running Mate

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a top contender for Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, has withdrawn from consideration. The reasons for his decision are unknown.

Cooper, who previously served as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association and is prohibited from seeking a third term as governor of North Carolina, had been viewed as a good match for Harris due to his ability to bring North Carolina's 16 electoral votes into play for the Democrats. He also offers a clear demographic contrast and presents a calm, sober personality that might help counter some criticism Harris has faced.

Despite his withdrawal, polling and research are ongoing for other top contenders, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.

Cooper's decision comes as Harris faces pressure to make her choice quickly. She aims to announce her running mate before August 7.



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Doubts
  • No confirmation on whether Harris approached Cooper directly about the VP spot
  • Unknown reasons for Cooper's withdrawal from consideration

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  • Unique Points
    • North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has removed himself from consideration as Vice President Kamala Harris’ potential running mate
    • Cooper expressed concern about going through the veepstakes process at age 67
    • There have been concerns about North Carolina’s Republican lieutenant governor Mark Robinson taking over as governor when Cooper is absent from the state
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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  • Unique Points
    • Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina has withdrawn from the running to be Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential running mate
    • Cooper was considered one of the top contenders for the position
    • It is not clear why Cooper withdrew from consideration
    • Cooper previously served as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association
    • He is prohibited from seeking a third term as governor of North Carolina
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is no longer in the running to be Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate this election season
    • Cooper informed Harris team about his decision to withdraw, reasons unknown
    • Cooper was considered a top contender for the position since Harris began her campaign
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has withdrawn his name from consideration as Kamala Harris’ running mate.
    • Cooper reportedly did not indicate a desire to be considered for the position and wants to run for the US Senate in 2026.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • Cooper expressed concern about going through the veepstakes process at age 67
    • There have been concerns about North Carolina's Republican lieutenant governor Mark Robinson taking over as governor when Cooper is absent from the state
    • Cooper previously served as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association
    • He is prohibited from seeking a third term as governor of North Carolina
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication