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Michigan Gov. Whitmer Declines Potential VP Nomination, Endorses Harris

Jul 22, 2024, 04:50 PM

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has publicly announced that she will not accept the vice presidential nomination if offered. Despite speculation about her potential candidacy as Kamala Harris' running mate, Whitmer has made it clear that she is 'not leaving Michigan.' This announcement comes on the same day she endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Whitmer conveyed her decision during an interview with a local CBS affiliate.