Philadelphia Mayor Sparks Confusion After Appearing to Name Harris’s VP Pick

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker caused confusion on August 2, after releasing an ad that suggested presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris had selected her running mate.

In a video shared on social media, Parker implied Pennsylvania Gov Josh Shapiro had joined the Democratic ticket.

“Proud to be back with so many leaders from across our region supporting @KamalaHarris for President and @JoshShapiroPA for VP!” her post on X read.

Harris had not yet officially announced her running mate. Shapiro is among those believed to be on Harris

Video transcript

Philadelphia, we got work to do.

We're ready to rumble y'all.

I'm Mayor Cherelle Parker here with leaders from across our region.

Kamala Harris is on the road to victory and the road goes through Pennsylvania and in Pennsylvania, we're united behind her.

The woman that's tough and can lead.

Are we ready to fight for it?

She is the right person at the right time for this job is gonna do right by labor gonna do right by working people.

And I can't think of a better partner than our governor.

His policies have not only supported the working class but have set standards for progressive leadership that benefits all citizens.

Philadelphia building trade, IBW for Kamala Harris, Montgomery County, Bucks County Delco Chester.

We're getting behind Kamala Harris, Kamala Harris, Kamala Harris, Kamala Harris for president and Josh Shapiro, Josh Shapiro, Josh Shapiro for vice president.

Now we need you let us and Kamala Harris know you stand with her together.

We can do this.

We are one city, one region.