In a surprising turn of events, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has abruptly canceled his scheduled visit to the affluent New York beach community of the Hamptons.
This unexpected change in plans has fueled speculation that Shapiro is being considered as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, as revealed by a source privy to the situation.
According to CNBC, Shapiro's itinerary included attending at least two events in the Hamptons, one of which was a meet and greet with affluent donors at the residence of public relations executive Mike Kempner. "The Governor's trip was planned several weeks ago and included several fundraisers for his own campaign committee," confirmed Shapiro's spokesman, Manuel Bonder. "His schedule has changed and he is no longer traveling to the Hamptons this weekend."
The gathering at Kempner's Water Mill, N.Y. home on Sunday was expected to draw over 100 attendees from various sectors, including law, sports, and finance. The source, who requested anonymity, provided this information. Additionally, Shapiro was slated to attend a fundraiser in East Hampton on Saturday for an organization known as The Next 50.
Shapiro's popularity in the crucial swing state has made him a favored choice among some of Harris's advisors. His approval ratings are among the highest for any governor nationwide. Shapiro, a moderate Democrat, is known for his pro-business stance and his willingness to seek common ground with Republicans, aligning with traditional conservative values of limited government and free-market economics.
Harris's campaign recently announced a week of barnstorm campaigning, set to kick off on Tuesday in Philadelphia. This choice of location has only intensified the conjecture that Shapiro could be Harris's running mate. The potential pairing could represent a strategic move to bridge the political divide and appeal to a broader base of voters.
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