Following right behind California Democratic Governor for the 2028 Democratic President sweepstakes IS Pennsylvania Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro….
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is being floated as a future standard-bearer for Democrats following the party’s stunning nationwide defeat on Election Day.
Shapiro, who made it to the final round of Vice President Harris’s running mate picks, has long been seen as a rising star within the Democratic Party. He has also received praise from Republicans for his bipartisan record as governor and enjoys popularity in Pennsylvania, a critical swing state Democrats lost at the presidential level this cycle.
Many Democrats argue Shapiro’s history of winning statewide, as well as his widespread popularity, makes him a figure to watch going into 2028.
“Any path for a Democrat to win the White House in 2028 likely also involves Pennsylvania,” said J.J. Balaban, a Democratic ad-maker based in the state.
“And someone who is uniquely popular in Pennsylvania is going to get a lot of attention, and that makes sense,” he continued.
Pennsylvania Democratic activists have expressed hope Shapiro will run for president in the future.
“His candidacy would be well received among leading Democrats and activist voters here in Pennsylvania,” said Mike Mikus, a Pittsburgh-based Democratic consultant….
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Shapiro has experience working with Republicans across the aisle as governor, notably on school vouchers. Last year, the governor voiced his support for the Republican-led effort to deliver $100 million in school vouchers to families for private school tuition. Shapiro later backed off the effort, but his past support has resulted in criticism from the progressive wing of the party.
“Whether people agree with it or disagree with it, he’s been willing to take positions that go counter to Democratic Party orthodoxy,” Mikus said.
Progressives have also criticized Shapiro for his stance on U.S. support for Israel and his response to protests on college campuses following the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel and military response from the Israeli government….
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“Josh Shapiro is not concerned or distracted by the loud voices on both of the extremes,” said T.J. Rooney, former Pennsylvania Democratic Party chair. “He plays his politics with everybody in the middle.”
“A lot of the candidates today try to speak to the 10 percent on either side. He speaks to everyone else,” he continued. “That’s what makes him unique and that’s what makes him effective and that’s what makes him different.” ….
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He’s Jewish…..
He’s Democratic Male……
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