“Major Democratic donors are funding a preliminary vetting process for potential vice-presidential nominees should President Biden exit the race, suggesting that influential figures in the party are growing increasingly restless and concerned about the time remaining to mount a national campaign,” the Washington Post reports.
“In recent days, people involved in the effort have contacted the teams of top Democratic figures, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, the people said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive effort. The donors are also interested in vetting North Carolina Gov.
Roy Cooper, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.”