 However, reports indicate Manchin is considering becoming a Democrat once again and throwing his hat into the ring. Nathan Daschle, former head of the Democratic Governors Association, says no matter who is at the top of the ticket, there will be a number of good choices for a running mate. Governor Whitmer in Michigan would be terrific. Governor Newsom in California and then Governor Beshear in Kentucky and then the new governors, Governor Moore and Governor Shapiro in Maryland.