Harris narrows potential VP picks to climate, energy moderates

Vice President Kamala Harris is considering running mates who balance her climate stance with moderate energy policies.

Timothy Cama and Jennifer Yachnin report for E&E News.

In short:

• Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro are among Harris' potential VP choices.
• Beshear and Cooper have a history of winning elections in conservative states, which could broaden Harris' appeal.
• Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, who has supported water regulation policies, also emerges as a potential pick.

Key quote:

"I love serving the people of Kentucky. The only way I would consider something other than this current job is if I believed I could further help my people and to help this country."

— Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky

Why this matters:

Choosing a moderate vice presidential candidate may help Harris appeal to a broader electorate. This strategy could be pivotal in securing critical electoral votes in the upcoming election.

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