Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s recent social media post has sparked speculation and excitement as she appeared to suggest that Gov. Josh Shapiro could be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. In the video, Parker expressed her support for Harris’ campaign and endorsed Shapiro as her potential VP pick, despite Harris not having made an official announcement yet.
While some social media users speculated that the post may have been an accidental leak, a source familiar with Parker’s political operation denied this, stating that the video was posted purposely as an endorsement of Shapiro. Shapiro is reportedly on Harris’ shortlist for running mate, along with other contenders such as Sen. Mark Kelly, Govs. Tim Walz and Andy Beshear, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
The anticipation for Harris’ running mate announcement is high, as the chosen candidate is expected to join her on a four-day battleground state tour starting in Philadelphia next week. A spokesperson for the Harris campaign confirmed that the vetting process for potential running mates is underway, but additional updates will not be provided until the official announcement.
As the speculation continues to swirl, stay tuned for the latest updates on the 2024 campaign trail and potential VP picks.
