{"id":2319085,"date":"2024-08-04T17:08:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T21:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/concerns-mount-over-one-of-harriss-top-choices-for-vice-president-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-04T17:10:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T21:10:37","slug":"concerns-mount-over-one-of-harriss-top-choices-for-vice-president-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/concerns-mount-over-one-of-harriss-top-choices-for-vice-president-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Concerns mount over one of Harris\u2019s top choices for vice president &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fconcerns-mount-over-one-of-harriss-top-choices-for-vice-president-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2319085&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Pennsylvania Governor Josh \u200bShapiro is\u200c currently considered a frontrunner \u200cto be Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s running mate in the\u200b upcoming 2024 election. However, there are\u200c growing concerns among\u200d some Democratic leaders regarding his candidacy.\u200c Senator John\u200c Fetterman has expressed unease about\u2062 Shapiro&#8217;s potential selection,\u200b citing worries that\u200c he is too \u2062focused on his personal ambitions. Additionally, various\u2064 pro-Palestinian groups have raised objections to Shapiro&#8217;s strong support for Israel, which \u200bthey fear could alienate voters concerned about Israeli-Palestinian relations.\u200c These\u200c critics\u2062 argue\u2062 that choosing\u2064 Shapiro would be a misstep for the Democratic ticket. As Harris is expected to announce her running\u200c mate soon, the \u2062internal debates within\u200c the party lend weight to the decision-making process.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Concerns mount over one of Harris&rsquo;s top choices for vice president<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1722157\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/josh-shapiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Josh Shapiro\">Josh Shapiro<\/a> (D-PA) appears to be the favorite to be Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kamala Harris\">Kamala Harris<\/a>&lsquo;s running mate, but not everyone is sold on him being the right man to join Harris on the Democratic ticket.<\/p>\n<p>Harris is expected to pick her running mate in the coming days, ahead of a blitz of the battleground states and the Democratic National Convention later this month, but a handful of the concerns being outlined about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Pennsylvania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Pennsylvania<\/a> governor.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is reportedly one of the Keystone State residents expressing concern over Shaprio, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2024\/08\/03\/fetterman-shapiro-harris-vp-00172557\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"report\">report<\/a> from <em>Politico<\/em>. Fetterman&rsquo;s advisers have reportedly relayed their concerns about Shapiro, mainly that he is overly focused on his personal ambitions, to Harris&rsquo;s team.<\/p>\n<p>Both Fetterman and Shapiro served in statewide positions at the same time, when Fetterman was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-state-senator-reported-results-must-be-viewed-as-untrustworthy\/\" title=\"Georgia State Senator: \u201cReported Results Must Be Viewed As Untrustworthy\u201d\">lieutenant governor<\/a> and Shapiro was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nevada-trump-campaign-says-clark-county-registrar-joe-gloria-hiding-from-subpoena-service\/\" title=\"Nevada: Trump Campaign Says Clark County Registrar Joe Gloria Hiding From Subpoena Service\">state attorney general<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another concern being leveled by some Democratic groups is Shapiro&rsquo;s stance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Israel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Israel<\/a>, which he has been a supporter of. Pro-Palestinian groups, including the Institute for Middle East Understanding&rsquo;s policy project, have expressed their concern over Shapiro potentially being on the ticket.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is not the right candidate for the job &amp; selecting him would be a step in the wrong direction,&rdquo; the group said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The group then pointed to Shapiro&rsquo;s support for Israel and its right to defend itself, along with his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/video-of-little-girl-recoiling-from-biden-goes-viral\/\" title=\"Video of Little Girl Recoiling From Biden Goes Viral\">past critiques<\/a> of Palestinians in the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Shapiro is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Jewish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Jewish<\/a> and has been outspoken in his support for Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Past essays Shapiro wrote when he was in college have also resurfaced and caused controversy from pro-Palestinian wings of the Democratic Party. In one of the essays, Shapiro doubted that Palestinians would be able to successfully establish a peaceful state.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They are too battle-minded to be able to establish a peaceful homeland of their own,&rdquo; Shapiro <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcollections.lib.rochester.edu\/islandora\/object\/ur%3A104985?page=9&amp;search_api_fulltext=josh%20shapiro%20battle-mindedhttps:\/\/digitalcollections.lib.rochester.edu\/islandora\/object\/ur%3A104985?page=9&amp;search_api_fulltext=josh%20shapiro%20battle-minded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"wrote\">wrote<\/a> in a student newspaper in 1993. &ldquo;They will grow tired of fighting amongst themselves and will turn outside against Israel.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shapiro has been a popular governor in Pennsylvania since being elected in 2022, receiving national praise for his handling of the Interstate 95 collapse in Philadelphia last year.<\/p>\n<p>The Pennsylvania governor, alongside Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), are considered some of the finalists to join Harris on the Democratic ticket.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1722157\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1722157\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Concerns are growing regarding one of Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s leading candidates for her running mate, Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA). While he is seen as a frontrunner, some individuals question whether he is the best choice to accompany Harris on the Democratic ticket. Harris is anticipated to announce her selection in the coming days as she prepares for a campaign push in key battleground states and the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Among those expressing doubts about Shapiro is Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), who has reportedly communicated concerns through his advisors, suggesting that Shapiro may be too focused on his own ambitions. Both Fetterman and Shapiro held statewide offices simultaneously\u2014Fetterman as lieutenant governor and Shapiro as attorney general.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, some Democratic groups have raised issues regarding Shapiro&#8217;s pro-Israel stance. Pro-Palestinian organizations, such as the Institute for Middle East Understanding\u2019s policy project, have voiced their apprehensions about him potentially being selected. They argue that &#8220;Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is not the right candidate for the job &amp; selecting him would be a step in the wrong direction,&#8221; citing his support for Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself and previous criticisms of Palestinians amid ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>Shapiro, who identifies as Jewish and has been an outspoken supporter of Israel, has faced scrutiny over past writings from his college years that have resurfaced. In one essay from 1993 published in a student newspaper, he expressed skepticism about Palestinians&#8217; ability to create a peaceful state due to internal conflicts: &#8220;They are too battle-minded to be able to establish a peaceful homeland of their own.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Since being elected governor in 2022, Shapiro has gained popularity in Pennsylvania and received national recognition for effectively managing last year&#8217;s Interstate 95 collapse in Philadelphia. Alongside Governors Tim Walz (D-MN) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), he remains among those considered potential candidates to join Harris on the Democratic ticket<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2319086,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/harris-shapiro.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5241,4021,32518],"class_list":["post-2319085","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-concerns","tag-harris","tag-vice-president"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/harris-shapiro.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2319085","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2319085"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2319085\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2319086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2319085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2319085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2319085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}