Could Maryland Gov. Wes Moore be a contender for VP?

BALTIMORE – May Maryland Gov. Wes Moore make it onto a Democratic ticket? 

His title is amongst a number of which have been floated as potential vice presidential working mates for Kamala Harris, who introduced Sunday that she intends to “earn and win” the Democratic nomination for president.

Earlier Sunday, President Joe Biden introduced he wouldn’t search reelection, throwing his assist behind the vice chairman. 

“My very first determination because the social gathering nominee in 2020 was to choose Kamala Harris as my Vice President,” Mr. Biden posted on social media. “And it has been the perfect determination I’ve made. In the present day I need to supply my full assist and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our social gathering this yr. Democrats — it is time to come collectively and beat Trump. Let’s do that.” 

Moore shared his assist for Mr. Biden in an announcement on social media, which learn, partially, “His legacy of laborious work, dedication, optimism, and power have formed the trajectory of our nation – and made us higher as a individuals and as a rustic.” 

He referred to as Mr. Biden a “stalwart ally and tireless good friend” to Maryland, noting that Mr. Biden “rallied with the individuals of our state” when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in March. “Collectively, we proved what it means to be Maryland Robust and Baltimore Robust,” the assertion learn.

Final month, Moore advised “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan that he wouldn’t pursue the Democratic nomination for president if Mr. Biden had been to step apart. He’s anticipated to endorse Harris for president on Monday, per a supply, however has not publicly expressed curiosity in serving as her working mate.

Moore, 45, defeated Dan Cox within the 2022 gubernatorial election to turn into Maryland’s 63rd governor. He served within the U.S. Military and earned his bachelor’s diploma at Johns Hopkins College in Baltimore.

Moore gained nationwide consideration as he led the state’s response to the lethal bridge collapse. Right here in Maryland, he has additionally been influential in securing the Baltimore Orioles’ settlement to stay at Camden Yards, pardoning greater than 175,000 marijuana convictions and overseeing the legalization of leisure marijuana, and defending gender-affirming healthcare via govt order.