North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) has publicly expressed his support for Vice President Kamala Harris, stating that she should be the next president of the United States. This comes after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection. In a tweet, Cooper highlighted his longstanding relationship with Harris, going back to their days as Attorneys General, and emphasized her ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
Cooper’s statement was released shortly after Biden’s announcement that he would not be seeking another term as president. In a separate tweet, Biden expressed his intention to offer full support for Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee. Since Biden’s announcement, several prominent Democrats have also endorsed Harris, including Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), former Presidents Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D), and Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO.
Governor Roy Cooper’s endorsement of Kamala Harris further solidifies her position as a potential frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in the upcoming presidential election. With the backing of influential figures within the party, Harris stands to benefit from increased visibility and support as she aims to secure the nomination and ultimately challenge former President Donald Trump in the race for the White House.