Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro appeared to lose interest in the vice presidential slot shortly after a crucial meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris. Insiders close to Shapiro suggest that the interview did not live up to expectations, leaving a sour taste among his advisers.
Despite the high stakes, Shapiro revealed significant reservations about stepping away from his gubernatorial duties, a decision compounded by the lackluster interaction. Instead, Vice President Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her choice for running mate, sidelining the electoral map in favor of energizing the Democratic core.
Walz, known for his down-to-earth demeanor and background as a schoolteacher and congressman, was swiftly picked over other contenders in a fast-paced search. The 60-year-old governor, a favorite among progressives and labor groups could resonate with Midwestern blue-collar voters—a strategic gamble by Harris.
The choice edged out Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, despite his strong pull in his pivotal battleground state, signaling a strategy to appeal more to voter values than geographic advantages.
Politico reported:
Why not Shapiro? By contrast, Pennsylvania Gov. JOSH SHAPIRO’s team felt that his own interview with Harris did not go as well as it could have. There was “not a great feeling” coming out