Since Biden has dropped out of the race, the Vice Presidential candidate has been thrown into question. Now we may know.
Because this major Democrat VP announcement is raising everyone’s eyebrows.
A Word of Warning
Michael Moore has issued a stark warning to Vice President Kamala Harris about the potential pitfalls of selecting Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as her running mate.
Following President Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race on July 21, amid mounting pressure over his age and declining poll numbers against Trump, Democrats have swiftly rallied behind Harris.
She appears poised to clinch the nomination with the necessary delegates in tow.
Harris now faces the critical decision of choosing a running mate who can bolster her campaign, balancing the ticket and expanding her voter base.
Among her considerations are Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
However, Moore, a progressive filmmaker, cautioned that Shapiro might cost her essential votes in Michigan, a crucial battleground state, due to his controversial stance on Israel.
In a Substack post titled Now, We Crush Trump: 100 Days to a Better World, Moore pointed out, “If Vice President Harris appoints Josh Shapiro as her Vice Presidential candidate, this too may result in losing Michigan. Shapiro said it’s ‘antisemitic’ for anyone to join the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel in order to convince them to stop their apartheid behavior.”
He further criticized Shapiro’s inflammatory rhetoric: “He also cruelly compared peaceful college students to the Ku Klux Klan because they were calling for an end to the slaughter in Gaza. Actions like these will diminish the Arab American vote for Harris and depress a large swath of the youth vote throughout the country.”
The Israel-Hamas war has already been a contentious issue for Biden, who has staunchly supported Israel despite alienating significant voter blocs, including Muslim and young voters, who decry the high Palestinian death toll and demand a ceasefire.
Harris, in contrast, has attempted to distance herself from Biden’s approach, condemning Hamas while criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza.
She has called for a halt to the fighting and highlighted the humanitarian crisis, hoping to appeal to those dissatisfied with Biden’s stance.
Some Democratic voices warn that selecting Shapiro could alienate younger and more progressive voters who are critical of his hardline views on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Conversely, his advocates argue that his popularity and electoral success in Pennsylvania, another pivotal state, make him a strong candidate.
Harris faces a delicate balancing act on Israel to secure Michigan, home to a higher concentration of Muslim and Palestinian voters than other swing states.
While it lacks Pennsylvania’s electoral heft, losing Michigan would necessitate compensating with wins in other Sunbelt states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina.
Other Concerns
A Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania has leveled serious accusations against Governor Josh Shapiro, a leading contender for Kamala Harris’ vice-presidential pick, claiming he swept a s*xual harassment incident “under the rug.”
Erin McClelland, running for treasurer in Pennsylvania, accused Shapiro of covering up a s*xual harassment claim last year and declared he would not make a suitable vice president.
“I want a VP pick that’s secure enough to be second under a woman, is content to be VP & won’t undermine the president to maneuver his own election & doesn’t sweep s*xual harassment under the rug,” McClelland posted on X Friday. “I want someone that can speak to rural voters. That is [North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper].”
Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina, another potential vice-presidential choice, has been praised for winning six consecutive statewide elections and enacting Democratic legislation in a GOP-controlled state House.
McClelland urged Harris to “think strongly” about picking Shapiro, suggesting the governor might not be comfortable playing second fiddle to a woman.
McClelland did not provide further details on her allegation that Shapiro covered up a s*xual harassment case.
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