Philadelphia – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has largely skipped the cable news circuit other contenders for Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate have taken part in, and instead has been at Harris campaign events or press conferences in the state.
Of the multiple Democratic politicians also being considered, Shapiro’s state has the most battleground electoral college votes. And of the contenders, the prospect of Shapiro on the presidential ticket has received the most pushback.
Shapiro is joined on the list of potential picks by several Democratic governors: Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Tim Walz of Minnesota, and J.B. Pritzker of Illinois. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, once a Democratic primary rival to Harris in the 2020 cycle, and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly are also among those up for consideration.
Kelly, Shapiro and Walz are expected to have in-person interviews with Harris in Washington D.C. on Sunday, according to multiple sources familiar with the planning. Harris is also …