Vice President Kamala Harris is considering running mates who balance her climate stance with moderate energy policies.
Timothy Cama and Jennifer Yachnin report for E&E News.
In short:
- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro are among Harris' potential VP choices.
- Beshear and Cooper have a history of winning elections in conservative states, which could broaden Harris' appeal.
- Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, who has supported water regulation policies, also emerges as a potential pick.
Key quote:
"I love serving the people of Kentucky. The only way I would consider something other than this current job is if I believed I could further help my people and to help this country."
— Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky
Why this matters:
Choosing a moderate vice presidential candidate may help Harris appeal to a broader electorate. This strategy could be pivotal in securing critical electoral votes in the upcoming election.
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