Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s recent social media video has sparked speculation among users that Gov. Josh Shapiro could be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. The video, posted on a Friday afternoon, shows Parker expressing her support for Harris’ campaign and endorsing Shapiro as her potential vice presidential pick, even though Harris has not yet announced her running mate officially.
While some social media users quickly jumped to the conclusion that the post was a leaked announcement, a source close to Parker’s political team denied this claim. According to the source, the video was intentionally posted as an endorsement of Shapiro, who is a long-time friend of Parker and is being considered as a potential running mate for Harris.
Shapiro is reportedly on a shortlist of candidates being considered for the position, along with other prominent figures such as Sen. Mark Kelly, Govs. Tim Walz and Andy Beshear, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The announcement of Harris’ running mate is expected to be made soon, as the chosen candidate is set to join her on a four-day tour of battleground states starting in Philadelphia next week.
A spokesperson for the Harris campaign confirmed that the vetting process for potential running mates is underway, but no further updates will be provided until the Vice President makes an official announcement. Similarly, a spokesperson for Shapiro declined to comment on the matter.
Overall, the speculation surrounding Mayor Parker’s social media post has generated significant interest and anticipation among political observers and supporters of Harris and Shapiro alike. As the campaign trail heats up, all eyes will be on Harris as she prepares to reveal her choice for running mate in the upcoming weeks.
