Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro took center stage on The View today, tackling the hot-button topic of being one of the loudest voices behind the Harris-Walz ticket.
He opened up about Harris’ choice for Vice President and discussed recent anti-Semitic remarks that have made headlines.
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After Shapiro’s Democratic National Convention speech in support of Harris—an address he revealed was inspired by his wife—former President Donald Trump ripped into the governor.
Trump criticized Shapiro, calling him a “highly overrated Jewish governor” and dismissing his speech, claiming Harris is anti-Israel and would hinder its survival.
Trump criticized Shapiro, calling him a “highly overrated Jewish governor” and dismissing his speech, claiming Harris is anti-Israel and would hinder its survival.
Shapiro mentioned on the show he has faced numerous attacks from Trump but refuses to let them bring him down.
“I don’t get too high when folks say really great things or low when they say negative things,” the governor said. “What really angers me is that Donald Trump is failing the basic test we set as parents for our kids. Love thy neighbor, right? Treat your neighbor with respect.”
Pennsylvania @GovernorShapiro reflects on his DNC speech about freedom: “Donald Trump and his allies, they talk a good game about freedom, right? They cloak themselves in the blanket of freedom while they’re ripping away our fundamental freedoms.” pic.twitter.com/66iftwUgkD
— The View (@TheView) September 6, 2024
The governor also revealed Harris’ decision to potentially pick him as vice president had nothing to do with his Jewish identity.
“I said all along, she had a very personal choice, a personal decision to make in this process,” Shapiro said. “In the end, so did I, and she made the exact right pick for her. She made an outstanding pick in Tim Walz. He’s a great guy and a great friend.”
The governor highlighted Pennsylvania being a key swing state, often playing a decisive role in presidential elections, especially this election.
“Folks are fired up. It’s the energy around what happens when you put a sign on your lawn. I see a whole lot of Harris signs going up all across Pennsylvania,” Shapiro said. And let’s be clear, it’s not just in Philly and Pittsburgh. Some of these rural communities have shifted back and forth and are interested in Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.“
He said while ad campaigns and speeches are crucial for winning an election, it’s when friends, family, and neighbors say, “I support Kamala and here’s why,” people truly pay attention and get excited.
His appearance on the popular daytime talk show provided a platform for Shapiro to further connect with a national audience and emphasize his commitment to Pennsylvania’s future.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks before Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden at a campaign event at the IBEW Local Union #5 union hall in Pittsburgh, on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.
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Who is Josh Shapiro?
Shapiro is an attorney currently serving as the 48th governor of Pennsylvania, a position he has held since January 2023.
A member of the Democratic Party, Shapiro has a background in law and public service. Before becoming governor, he served as the Attorney General of Pennsylvania from 2017 to 2023, where he gained recognition for his work on consumer protection, criminal justice reform and investigations into institutional sexual abuse.
Shapiro has held positions in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and was a county commissioner in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He has focused on issues like expanding voting rights, improving infrastructure, and addressing public health crises, including the opioid epidemic.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris greets Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as she arrives for campaign events, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Pittsburgh.
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