Ladies and gentlemen, let’s dive into the latest spectacle from the Harris campaign trail. This week, Philadelphia played host to a rally featuring not just VP pick Tim Walz but also Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who, let’s face it, looked like he was auditioning for a part he didn’t get.
Even Rachel Maddow over at MSNBC noticed Shapiro’s desperation, pointing out how he was “shouting himself hoarse.” Ouch! Shapiro stuck to the same tired line of attack against Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance, labeling him as “weird.” Yeah, that’s the best they’ve got.
Rachel Maddow notices that Josh Shapiro was “shouting himself hoarse!”
Yikes! https://t.co/rqVq1QB4vZ pic.twitter.com/XabbJlGMAQ
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The crowd whipped into a frenzy, chanted “he’s a weirdo” about Vance, and Shapiro played right into it. He gleefully echoed their sentiments, trying to make a connection with the audience. “If you’re chanting ‘he’s a weirdo,’ then you’ve heard of my good friend and our next vice president, Tim Walz,” Shapiro shouted, trying to salvage some dignity.
Crowd chants “he’s a weirdo,” referring to JD Vance.
Josh Shapiro: “He’s a weirdo!” pic.twitter.com/LcLtORUXnZ
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Now, let’s talk strategy here. Shapiro, governor of a crucial battleground state where Trump is currently leading, could have been a smart VP choice. But no, Shapiro’s performance showed his true colors, aligning himself with the far-left and their radical agendas. He even took a shot at conservative views on education, framing it as a “freedom” issue to let kids read whatever, even if it’s explicit content. Yep, that’s what he’s selling.
Then there’s the elephant in the room—Shapiro’s faith. Reports suggest he didn’t click with Harris during interviews and was hesitant about leaving his governorship. And let’s not forget that being Jewish might not sit well with the far-left anti-Israel factions. Recently, Shapiro has been downplaying his support for Israel, probably to appease that base.
During the rally, Shapiro proudly declared his faith. However, actions speak louder than words. His recent silence on pro-Israel views raises eyebrows. It’s clear he’s trying to balance his stance, but it’s not fooling anyone.
Josh Shapiro is very upset at “Trump and his sycophants” for not showing gay pornography to children in schools. pic.twitter.com/mvo0C9eAkY
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As Shapiro ramped up his pitch for the Harris-Walz ticket, he lost his voice—literally. “Are you ready to build an America where no matter what you look like, where you come from, who you love, or who you pray to, this will be a place for you?” he roared. The crowd cheered, but will it be enough come November? Only time will tell.
GOV JOSH SHAPIRO (voice BADLY cracking):
“Are you ready to look the next President of the United States in the eye and say ‘hello Madam President?'” pic.twitter.com/73TK8Zjj25
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