Shapiro, a comparatively moderate Democrat who has two Republicans in his Cabinet, recently shared insights about his conversation with President Joe Biden concerning the 2024 presidential campaign. During an interview with “The Breakfast Club,” Shapiro recalled warning Biden about challenges in Pennsylvania—a critical Electoral College state that ultimately went to President Donald Trump.
Shapiro said he spoke with Biden at a coffee shop in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital, and was “really honest with him.”
“Polls are showing it’s not going well,” Shapiro recalled telling Biden. “I don’t think you’re handling the cost question. Back to what we talked about before with rising costs. It was a big theme in the campaign. Big issue in Pennsylvania. I didn’t think they were handling that well. I expressed that I thought people thought he wasn’t up to the job.”
He emphasized that while he does not believe in “throwing people under the bus,” Biden’s team was not straightforward with their boss about the campaign’s critical failings.
“Look, maybe it’s old school, but I believe that if you got something to say, you say it directly to that person’s face, and he’s the president of the United States. I respected him, still respect him, and I respect him enough to say it directly to his face,” Shapiro said.
Shapiro was also involved in discussions surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’s selection for her running mate. He made it to the late stages of consideration, but Harris ultimately chose Governor Tim Walz (D-MN). Polls at the time suggested that Harris might have won Pennsylvania had she selected Shapiro as her running mate.
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Looking ahead, Shapiro’s political future appears strong. Earlier this month, a Quinnipiac University poll found that Shapiro holds a 60% approval rating in Pennsylvania and is highly likely to win against two Republican challengers in the 2026 gubernatorial election. The poll also indicated that Shapiro has a 53% chance of winning the 2028 presidential election against Vice President JD Vance, should Vance be selected as the GOP candidate.
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