Progressive groups have trained their criticisms on Mr. Shapiro and Mr. Kelly, who they accuse of being too conservative on key issues.
The debate grew heated during a discussion about whether using the phrase “Genocide Josh” to describe Mr. Shapiro, who is an observant Jew, was antisemitic.
One of his advisers called the Harris campaign to object to Mr. Shapiro, a development that was first reported by Politico.
Manuel Bonder, a spokesman for Mr. Shapiro, declined to comment on the vice-presidential selection process.
Mr. Walz and Mr. Beshear are set to appear at dueling, simultaneous fund-raisers to benefit Ms. Harris on Monday evening.
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Locations:
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