Pennsylvania Governor Cancels Hamptons Trip Amidst VP Buzz: Is Josh Shapiro Out of the Running for Harris's Pick?

Pennsylvania Governor Cancels Hamptons Fundraisers Amidst VP Buzz

Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, a leading contender to be Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, has abruptly canceled a three-event fundraising swing through the Hamptons just days before Ms. Harris is expected to make her selection.

Mr. Shapiro was scheduled to headline events throughout the wealthy New York island towns, but hosts were informed on Wednesday that he would no longer be participating. While the Shapiro team initially hoped to keep the cancellation under wraps until later in the week, news of the change began to leak on Thursday.

A spokesperson for Gov. Shapiro stated that the trip, which included fundraisers for his own campaign committee, was planned several weeks ago but had to be canceled due to a change in his schedule.

The reason for the cancellation remains unclear. While some sources have suggested that Mr. Shapiro needed to be with his family in Pennsylvania, others point to the potential media scrutiny that would have come with his presence in the Hamptons amidst the VP selection process.

Whatever the reason, the quieter schedule will prevent Mr. Shapiro from drawing further speculation about his chances of being Ms. Harris's pick over the weekend.

With Vice President Harris expected to announce her running mate selection by Tuesday, the cancellation of Mr. Shapiro's Hamptons trip has sparked renewed interest in the race for the second spot on the Democratic ticket.