North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is reportedly a contender to serve as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election.

Cooper, 67, is a staunch Harris supporter who has served as the 75th governor of North Carolina since 2017.

Prior to being elected to the state’s highest elected office, Cooper, a native of Nashville, North Carolina, served a 16-year stint as the Tar Heel State’s attorney general from 2001 to 2017.

Prior to entering politics, Cooper attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was elected to serve as the president of the university’s Young Democrats. He later earned a doctoral degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1982.

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During Cooper’s time in law school, then North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt appointed him to the State Goals and Policy Board. At the time, he was the youngest member to serve on the board. Additionally, Hunt, the state’s 69th and 71st governor, appointed Cooper to the Interim Balance Growth Board and the North Carolina 2000 Commission.

In 1985, Cooper filed paperwork to run for the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing the state’s 72nd District. He won that election in 1986, defeating Allen Barbee, his 12-term incumbent Democratic primary challenger.

Cooper continued his legal studies during his time in the state House. In 1991, following the death of state Sen. Jim Ezzell in a car crash, Cooper was appointed to serve the remainder of Ezzell’s Senate term. Six years later, he was elected majority leader of the state Senate following then-leader Richard Conder’s resignation.

Cooper went on to be elected to the North Carolina Bar Association’s Board of Governors, a role he held until 2002.

Cooper filed paperwork to run as the state’s attorney general in January 2000. He defeated Republican Dan Boyce in the Nov. 2000 general election. Cooper took office in January 2001 and won re-election to the position in 2004, 2008, and 2012.

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In 2016, Cooper sought election to serve as the governor of North Carolina. He defeated incumbent Republican Pat McCrory in the state’s general election. He went on to win re-election as governor in 2020 against Dan Forest, the state’s lieutenant governor and Republican nominee.

Cooper, an advocate for many liberal policies and proposals, has worked to portray himself as a moderate among his Democrat cohorts. He has had difficulty in doing so, however, in a state former President Donald Trump carried in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.

During his tenure as governor, Cooper has repeatedly battled the Republican-led state legislature. In October 2023, he sued state GOP lawmakers over a measure that eliminated his authority to pick elections board members.

Cooper has also vetoed numerous measures that passed through the North Carolina General Assembly, many of which have been overridden by Republicans.

In recent weeks, Cooper has been seen by many political strategists and insiders as a reliable choice for Harris as a running mate in the 2024 White House race.

Just days after President Biden announced his decision to step aside in the presidential race and endorsed Harris for the role, Cooper stumped for Harris at a Democrat field office in Raleigh.

"North Carolinians will make a difference this year, folks," Cooper said at the time.

"There are a lot of people that she can choose, she's going to make the right choice," he added. "I just want her to choose the person who is going to give her the best chance to win."

Black Friday isn’t just in November anymore. Wayfair is currently having their Black Friday in July sale, a huge clearance event that runs from July 26 to July 30. During the four-day sale, all of Wayfair’s brands are for sale, including AllModern, Joss & Main and Birch Lane.

"We are excited to bring a Black Friday sale to our customers this July, with our best deals since Way Day," Jon Blotner, chief commercial officer at Wayfair said. "This sale provides our customers with tremendous value and selection to outfit their homes and businesses with just what they need to enjoy the rest of summer or prepare for back to school."

You can get up to 80% on select items across all of Wayfair's categories, including kitchen items, outdoor furniture, bedroom sets and living room items. Some of the major brands you’ll see on sale include Cuisinart, GE and Sealy, among others.

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Original price: $1,502.12

Wayfair is running some stellar deals on outdoor patio furniture. This four-person patio set is 73% off and includes a couch, two chairs and an outdoor coffee table, all with cushions included. It’s gray wicker design fits nicely with any outdoor setup you already have.

Original price: $405.98

Adirondack chairs are stylish, comfortable chairs, and the only thing that could make them better is adding rockers. You’ll get a set of rocking Adirondack chairs and you can choose between 14 different color options.

Original price: $225.99

When you want to relax with a good book or your favorite show, an egg swing chair is one of the comfiest places to do so. This chair comes with a stand and everything you need for an easy setup. It has a 350-pound weight capacity, so it’s ideal for kids and adults alike.

Original price: $2,324

Eating your meals outside during nice weather is simply more enjoyable. You can get a seven-person dining set that can fit your entire family and is durable even in bad weather. Plus, this set is a whopping 72% off.

Original price: $245

An outdoor rug offers comfort and style all in one. Place it under your dining table or patio set, and you’ll feel like you’re relaxing inside, just with all the benefits of being outdoors. You can get a geometric outdoor rug on sale for just over $100.

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Original price: $239.99

Have you been meaning to upgrade your pots and pans? Grab a nonstick, 10-piece cookware set for less than $100 on Wayfair right now.

Original price: $1,100

If you’ve always wanted a retro-looking refrigerator, you can get this Energy Start refrigerator that looks like it’s straight out of the 50s. It works just as well as any modern-day refrigerator you’d get, it just comes in vintage colors and sizes.

Original price: $299

A GE stand mixer can make baking and cooking a lot easier. With its tilting head, you can add ingredients with ease, without having to take the entire bowl off. It’s currently on sale for less than $100 — a $200 savings.

Original price: $445

A new kitchen faucet with more capabilities can help make dishwashing less of a hassle. This single handle pull-down faucet comes in many different finishes, so you can match it to the rest of your kitchen.

Original price: $419.97

Anyone who has a refrigerator that makes its own ice knows how nice it is to have ice on demand. For those who don’t have that luxury, a countertop ice maker can get the job done just as well. A Nugget ice maker can make up to 33 lbs. of ice each day.

Original price: $429.99

A nice bed frame can help you get a better night’s sleep. This wood frame is beautifully made and has detachable pillows that create a sleek-looking headboard. Currently, you can get $230 off the entire frame.

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Original price: $1,749

Mattresses are typically in the thousands, so this Serta hybrid mattress that’s currently $799 is a steal. It’s soft, cooling and works with adjustable bases.

Original price: $689

A Yarber Grover double dresser comes in multiple different wood finishes and is complete with six drawers. It’s over 50% off, making it an affordable option for anyone who needs to add extra storage space in their room.

Original price: $829.99

Want a high-tech bed frame? The Antioch bed frame has storage and LED lights built-in. It’s a wood and metal frame that has two drawers under the bed, drawers built into the headboard and lights on the side.

Original price: $250

You can get a comfortable comforter set from Eddie Bauer that comes in gray or navy blue and reverses, so you have a plaid side to show off, too. The set comes with shams and a comforter, all for under $100.

Original price: $955

Need a new stand for your television? The Ludlow entertainment stand has enough drawers to store everything your need safely. It’ll fit your TV easily and provides a modern look for your living room.

Original price: $879.99

This Perdue velvet convertible sofa is ideal for small spaces. It comes in a handful of fun colors and folds down into a bed for guests. It’s currently 70% off and ships ready to assemble.

Original price: $519.99

Adding a recliner to your living room makes the space feel cozier and adds seating. This overstuffed recliner is made from faux leather, giving it a classy look while still being durable.

Original price: $1,710

Add some fun to your living space with a Cattima cow-print ottoman. This luxury piece of furniture is made from genuine leather and is a great place to rest your feet, books or other belongings. You can save nearly $1,400 on this ottoman through Wayfair’s sale.

Original price: $1,099.99

A corduroy sofa couch is a great place to lounge after a long day. It’s small enough to fit anywhere in the living room, but big enough to fully lay down on. It comes in two neutral colors: beige and gray.