Harris VP short list stacked with contenders who can raise big money

• Vice President Kamala Harris' options to be her running mate have their own fundraising strengths that could help her take on former President Donald Trump.
• Gov. Josh Shapiro, Sen. Mark Kelly, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Gov. Tim Walz are among those under consideration.
• Shapiro is heading to the Hamptons on Sunday for a meeting with top party donors.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will rub elbows this week with a group of Vice President Kamala Harris' allies at a meet and greet in the ritzy New York beach enclave of the Hamptons hosted by PR executive Mike Kempner, according to an invitation reviewed by CNBC.

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. has raised money from those working for tech giants as Harris and those close to her try to recruit more supporters from that community.

Both of these lawmakers have two things in common: they are among those being considered to be Vice President Harris' running mate and can help raise a boatload of money for her heading into November.

A Harris fundraiser who is familiar with at least half a dozen of the potential running mates who are being vetted said, "Any of these VPs could make it work. They all have different strengths." 

This person was one of several who were granted anonymity by CNBC to speak freely about private efforts to raise money for Harris.

In addition to Shapiro and Kelly, Harris's team is also vetting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, among others, according to NBC News.

Harris' political operation has already raised over $200 million since July 21, when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her, according to her campaign.

Still, in order to keep up that momentum, they may need to select a candidate for