Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to be Kamala Harris's VP

Mon, 07/22/2024 - 12:35

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told a reporter she's "staying in Michigan."
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took herself out of consideration to be Kamala Harris's VP.
"I'm not planning to go anywhere," Whitmer told a reporter. "I am not leaving Michigan."
The Michigan governor has long been seen as a potential presidential contender.

As the race to become Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate kicks off, one notable name has already taken her name off the list.

In a brief interaction with a reporter in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer indicated that she's not interested in serving as vice president and would decline the position if offered.

"No, I'm not planning to go anywhere," Whitmer said. "I am not leaving Michigan."