A video posted by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker caused a social media frenzy as users speculated whether the post inadvertently leaked Gov. Josh Shapiro as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. In the post, Parker expressed her support for Harris’ campaign and also endorsed Shapiro as her vice presidential pick, despite Harris not yet announcing her choice. The mayor stated, “And I cannot think of a better partner than our governor, Josh Shapiro,” in the video. While some believed the post was leaked accidentally, a source familiar with Parker’s political operation denied this, revealing that the video was purposely posted as an endorsement of Shapiro, who is being considered for Harris’ running mate.
Shapiro is one of several individuals under consideration to be Harris’ running mate, including Sen. Mark Kelly, Govs. Tim Walz and Andy Beshear, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The campaign has not yet announced her pick, but it is expected to be revealed soon as the chosen running mate is scheduled to join her on a four-day battleground state tour that begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania next week. A Harris campaign spokesperson stated that the vetting process for potential running mates has begun, and updates will be provided once Harris announces her choice for Vice President of the United States.
Despite the speculation surrounding the video, a source claims that the post was intentionally made to endorse Shapiro as a potential running mate for Harris. The post was captioned with, “Proud to be back with so many leaders from across our region supporting @KamalaHarris for President and @JoshShapiroPA for VP! We are One CITY, One REGION, and ONE Commonwealth United!” The source denied the leak theory, emphasizing that the video was meant to showcase Parker’s support for Shapiro as a candidate for vice president.
As the anticipation for Harris’ running mate continues to grow, the reveal of the chosen candidate is expected to happen soon during the upcoming battleground state tour. The video posted by Mayor Parker has added fuel to the speculation surrounding Shapiro as a potential running mate for Harris. While some social media users believed the post was a premature leak by a staffer, the source familiar with Parker’s political operation clarified that the video was intentionally posted to endorse Shapiro as a candidate.
While the campaign has not officially announced Harris’ running mate, the process of vetting potential candidates is underway. As Harris prepares to select her running mate, the video posted by Mayor Parker has sparked interest and discussion among social media users. The reveal of Harris’ chosen candidate for vice president is eagerly awaited, with Shapiro among the individuals being considered for the position. The anticipation surrounding the announcement adds to the excitement of the upcoming campaign trail events and potential vice presidential selection.
