Mark Cuban shared that former Vice President Kamala Harris once considered him as a potential running mate during her presidential campaign last year, but he declined the offer.
The billionaire, who was seen as a prominent supporter for Harris’ unsuccessful bid, made this revelation during a preview of “The Bulwark” podcast. The host, Tim Miller, teased him with some “Green Room Gossip on MSNBC” concerning this inquiry.
Cuban explained that the Democratic campaign reached out to him for review materials, yet he felt that going through the extensive vetting process wouldn’t be worthwhile.
“My reaction was that I just didn’t compare favorably to two other candidates,” Cuban mentioned to Miller. “If what I’m saying to Kamala is potentially going to become part of her message, that’s not a good idea. Plus, I’m not great at the whole handshake and kiss babies thing.”
Miller suggested that Cuban could have brought more value to the campaign than Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who was ultimately chosen as Harris’ running mate.
Cuban acknowledged that things might have turned out differently with him on the ticket, stating, “My personality is completely different from Tim’s. My background is unique, and I’ve navigated some tough situations. But it would have been a completely different ballgame, and honestly, it may not have worked out well.”
He humorously added that Harris likely would have dismissed him within a week.
Miller remarked that Cuban’s involvement would have been an improvement over the current political situation, referring to President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who secured the election last November.
“That’s true,” Cuban responded. “But I thought she had a real shot at winning.”
He faced some criticism after campaigning for Harris and suggesting that Trump lacked “strong and intelligent women” around him. Cuban later regretted those comments, attempting to clarify his views and even congratulated Trump for his victory, stating it was “fair and square.”
