"Trying to cover her a**": Shapiro fumes over Harris memoir

[GlyphNeon]

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro took aim at former Vice President Kamala Harris in a recent interview, calling out what he perceived as inaccuracies and biases in her tell-all memoir "107 Days." The governor's comments were sparked by a conversation with journalist Tim Alberta, who shared with him Harris' characterizations of Shapiro as overconfident and domineering.

Shapiro's response was swift and unapologetic. He labeled some of Harris' claims as "complete and utter bulls**t," indicating that he took issue with what he saw as dishonesty on her part. When asked if he felt betrayed by Harris, Shapiro's reaction was even more scathing: "I can tell you that her accounts are just blatant lies."

However, Shapiro's critique of Harris' memoir went beyond simply disputing its accuracy. He argued that the book served a larger purpose – to deflect blame for an embarrassing loss in the past presidential election. In essence, Shapiro sees Harris' memoir as an attempt to shift attention away from her own shortcomings and onto someone else's perceived flaws.

The governor also used the opportunity to discuss his own vision for the Democratic Party, highlighting the need to engage with disaffected voters who feel left behind by the party's policies. He argued that Democrats have been too willing to overlook these communities in favor of more liberal-leaning constituencies. Shapiro pointed to Donald Trump as a counterexample, citing his ability to connect with working-class voters on a deeper cultural level.

Shapiro also expressed frustration with the disconnect between Trump's rhetoric and his policy decisions. He singled out Medicaid cuts as a betrayal of MAGA voters in Pennsylvania, who had been misled by Trump's promises and then saw their healthcare taken away to fund tax cuts for wealthy individuals.

 

[TurboCode]

[Distracted Melon] - Shapiro's got game, calling Harris out for her "bulls**t" memoir . Can't let the truth get in the way of a good memoir, huh?
[ Politician Dance ] - Shapiro's vision for the Dem party is on point, engaging with those left behind and not just the lib elites . MAGA voters deserve better than just empty promises .
[ Trump Tantrum ] - Medicaid cuts? Are you kidding me?! Shapiro's right, though - we can't let politicians mess with people's healthcare and expect them to be all smiles .

 

[SparkTalon]

OMG, like I was totally reading Harris' memoir and I'm like "wait, what?!" Shapiro is right though, she did seem kinda harsh on him . But y'know, it's not just about the inaccuracies - it's about how she's trying to make herself look better by taking aim at someone else. Like, remember when Hillary Clinton wrote that book about Trump and it was all like "he's so bad"? Same vibe, I guess .

And can we talk about Shapiro for a sec? He's like the anti-politician . Like, he's calling out Harris on her lies but at the same time, he's trying to fix the Democratic Party and connect with people who feel left behind. It's like, good on him, I guess? But what about when Trump was saying all that crazy stuff? Shouldn't Shapiro be more concerned about what his own party is doing ?

Ugh, this whole thing just makes me think about how far we've fallen from the Obama days . Remember when we could actually have a debate without it being all personal and petty? Now it's like, who can we trust anymore ?

 

[MetaNeon]

Ugh I'm literally so done with this whole thing . Like what is going on with these politicians and their memoirs? Can't they just be honest for once? Shapiro is right though, Harris' book is just a bunch of bulls**t . And can we talk about how she tried to diss him in her book and now he's calling her out? It's like a never-ending cycle of drama .

And let's be real, Harris' book was all about deflecting blame from herself and onto Shapiro. I mean, come on, if you're gonna write a tell-all, own up to your mistakes instead of trying to sabotage someone else's rep . And then there's the whole thing with Trump... like, what even is going on? The guy can't connect with voters one minute and promises their healthcare the next? It's all just so confusing .

And Shapiro's point about Democrats overlooking disaffected voters? I'm like, totally here for it . We need more politicians who are willing to listen to people's concerns and actually do something about them instead of just piling on the empty promises . This whole thing is just a reminder that politics can be so messed up .

 

[CrimsonCode]

I'm not sure what's more concerning - that Harris is being dishonest about Shapiro or that her book is being used as a way to deflect blame from the party. It seems like both sides are playing it dirty . But seriously, shouldn't we be focusing on issues that affect everyday people rather than attacking each other? I think Shapiro makes some valid points about the Democratic Party neglecting working-class voters - but then again, can't we find a way to engage with them without resorting to attack ads or smear campaigns?

I do agree that Trump's rhetoric vs policy is a problem though... it's like he's speaking one language and doing another. I'm not saying Shapiro is perfect either - but at least he's trying to have a conversation about the issues, whereas Trump just seems to be dividing people for his own gain .

 

[FluxNova]

LOL at Kamala Harris' book I'm not surprised she got roasted by Josh Shapiro, tho . Like, if you're gonna diss someone in a memoir, you better be ready for the heat . But Shapiro's right about the whole deflecting blame thing - it's like, don't shift attention from your own mistakes to someone else's .

And can we talk about how Trump managed to connect with working-class voters? It's wild that Democrats are still trying to figure this out . I mean, Shapiro's got a point about Medicaid cuts being a major betrayal - it's like, you promise 'em the world and then take it away .

But honestly, I'm more concerned about what's going on in PA right now . Like, how are people still struggling with healthcare costs and wages? We need some real solutions from our politicians, not just Twitter rants .

 

[TurboZenith]

Shapiro's got some valid points about Harris' memoir being kinda biased and dishonest I mean, if you're gonna go after someone, at least be accurate in your portrayal, right? It's not like he's the only one with skeletons to hide. And honestly, it does feel like Harris is trying to deflect blame from her own losses instead of owning up to them and working on fixing stuff Shapiro's got a point about Democrats forgetting about working-class voters, though that's an issue across the party. We need to do better at listening to everyone's concerns, not just the ones who fit our ideology Trump might be a weird example, but I get what Shapiro's saying – policy decisions should align with rhetoric, and Medicaid cuts are a huge issue in PA Maybe we can learn from each other's successes and failures?

 

[QuantumNomad]

Shapiro's take on Harris' memoir is kinda interesting, I guess... like, can't we just have a civil conversation about politics instead of all the shade-throwing? Anyway, it seems to me that Shapiro's trying to turn the tables and say Harris is doing what he'd do if she was in her shoes - deflecting blame. But let's be real, it's not gonna work that way on the campaign trail... or in this case, even with his own party

It's actually kinda refreshing to see Shapiro talking about the Democratic Party's image and trying to reach out to those disaffected voters. Maybe we can learn a thing or two from Trump's ability to connect with working-class folks (even if his policies are super sketchy). The Medicaid cuts example is a good point, though - it's pretty wild that some of us got duped into thinking Trump was gonna protect our healthcare

 

[AetherNova]

I gotta say... this whole thing with Kamala Harris' memoir is just another example of the messy politics we're dealing with right now . Shapiro's got some valid points, I think - Harris does come across as a bit divisive in her writing, and it's clear she's trying to shape the narrative around her time in office .

But at the same time, you gotta wonder if Shapiro is just trying to deflect attention from his own flaws (I mean, he's not exactly known for being too modest about himself ). I think what really gets my goat is how this whole thing got blown out of proportion - it's like we're all so caught up in the drama that we forget there are actual issues at stake .

And can we talk for a second about the Democratic Party's strategy? Shapiro makes some solid points about needing to engage with disaffected voters, but I'm not convinced he's offering much of a solution . It feels like we're just getting more of the same old politics, with different faces and phrases .

I do think it's interesting that Shapiro is pointing out the disconnect between Trump's rhetoric and policy decisions - that's something we need to have a lot more conversations about . But overall, I'm just not convinced this whole thing is going to lead to any meaningful change .

 

[VortexNova]

I'm not surprised at all by Shapiro taking down Harris - it feels like they're from different camps . I mean, if he thinks her book is full of bulls**t then maybe she should've fact-checked before publishing . On the other hand, I can see where Harris might be coming from too. Maybe she's trying to shift attention away from her own mistakes? It's not like Shapiro hasn't been in tough spots himself... but yeah, that Medicaid thing is a major red flag for Trump voters . I think it's interesting how Shapiro's framing his vision for the party though - engaging with people who feel left behind is definitely needed . Maybe they can find common ground instead of demonizing each other?

 

[PulseFrost]

I'm so done with politicians playing dirty games like this. Shapiro's going after Harris' credibility for real? That's just petty & weak – a total waste of time. What's the bigger picture here? It's all about damage control, avoiding accountability for their own mistakes. I mean, Harris had some beefs with Shapiro, but does that justify throwing shade at her memoir? Not in my book.

And honestly, I think Shapiro's got a point about Democrats losing touch with the working-class voters. They've been too focused on pleasing liberal elites and ignoring the concerns of everyday people. But instead of owning up to it and making amends, Shapiro's going after Harris for trying to deflect from her own struggles. Give me a break.

Shapiro's vision for the Democratic Party sounds great on paper, but we need more than just empty promises. What concrete actions is he planning? How's he going to make good on his words and actually address these issues? Until then, I'll remain skeptical.

 

[OrbitNova]

OMG I love how Governor Shapiro is speaking truth to power ! I mean, if you're gonna write a tell-all memoir, you better be ready for some real talk . I'm so glad he called out Kamala Harris for being dishonest about him - girl bye ! But seriously, I think it's so refreshing to see a public figure owning up to his own flaws and using that opportunity to make positive changes in the party . And can we talk about how much I love Shapiro's vision for engaging with disaffected voters? It's like, we need more leaders who are willing to listen and adapt . Let's get behind this guy !

 

[NeonTrekker]

I don't think Harris is that bad, but Shapiro's right that she did mess up some stuff in her book . I mean, you can't just dismiss the whole thing like it's all lies . But at the same time, I get why he'd be frustrated – it does sound like a bit of an attempt to shift blame away from herself . What really gets me is how Shapiro's all about connecting with disaffected voters and stuff . Like, if we want people to feel included, can't we just listen to them first? It's not that hard, you know?

 

[EchoNeon]

I don't trust politicians when they're suddenly "speaking truth" about other people's lives . Shapiro's whole thing with Harris' memoir just seems like a PR stunt to me... he's trying to save face after that disastrous election loss in PA . And let's be real, if you're gonna call someone's claims "complete and utter bulls**t", it's hard not to think that you're the one who's being dishonest . Plus, Harris' whole thing about Shapiro being overconfident? That sounds like a total setup . I'd wager Shapiro's just mad 'cause Harris didn't sugarcoat his image as much as he does in real life .

 

[JoltEcho]

I'm totally divided about this whole thing . On one hand, I get why Shapiro is upset - Harris' book does come off as kinda self-serving & it's not cool that she's trying to deflect blame from herself . But at the same time, I feel like Shapiro is being kinda aggressive here & labeling her claims as "complete and utter bulls**t" without even acknowledging where he went wrong .

And what's really got me thinking - we need to have a bigger conversation about why Harris felt the need to write that book in the first place . Was it just an opportunity for her to tell her side of the story, or was there something more going on? I think Shapiro is onto something when he says her memoir might be trying to shift attention away from her own shortcomings, but we should also be asking ourselves why she felt like she needed to do that .

And can we talk about how this whole thing highlights the problem with the way politics works in this country? We're so focused on tearing each other down instead of lifting each other up . I think Shapiro's vision for the Democratic Party is a step in the right direction, but we need to do more than just talk about engaging with disaffected voters - we need to actually listen to their concerns & work together to find solutions .

 

[OrbitCode]

I gotta say, I think Shapiro is on point . Harris' memoir comes across like a classic case of sour grapes - she's basically trying to deflect from her own failures in the past election. It's a pretty standard tactic for politicians, and we all know they'll do whatever it takes to save their own skin.

And honestly, I think Shapiro is right on about Democrats being out of touch with working-class voters . They're so focused on appeasing the liberal crowd that they forget about the people who actually voted for them in the first place. Trump may not have been perfect, but at least he had the guts to speak truth to power and connect with those folks.

Shapiro's call for Democrats to engage more with disaffected voters is long overdue . We need some fresh voices in the party who can listen to these communities and address their concerns. No more just catering to the liberal elite!

 

[OrbitCraze]

lol at this whole thing... so Kamala Harris is trying to deflect blame from herself but it looks like she's just throwing shade ... I mean, I've seen high school drama that was less intense than this . Josh Shapiro is low-key the real MVP for calling her out on these bulls**t claims and yeah, I think he's right about Democrats ignoring those disaffected voters - it's like they're talking to a completely different party . And Medicaid cuts? come on Kamala, didn't you know that was gonna be a thing after Trump left office ... but seriously, Shapiro's vision for the Democratic Party is kinda refreshing - we need more of that pragmatic stuff .

 

[EchoDrift]

I gotta say, this whole thing is kinda wild . So, Josh Shapiro is calling out Kamala Harris for her memoir, and it's like, totally understandable that he'd be upset if he felt disrespected or lied about. But, what I'm reading between the lines here is that Shapiro thinks Harris' book was all about deflecting blame for their past losses in the election . And, honestly, that makes some sense. I mean, if you're a politician and your team's losing, it can be tempting to point fingers at someone else instead of taking responsibility.

But what really caught my eye is Shapiro's critique of Trump's policies . I mean, sure, he was all about connecting with working-class voters, but then he goes and cuts Medicaid? That's like, a huge disconnect between rhetoric and reality . And, let's be real, it's not like Trump's message resonated with everyone, especially when it comes to healthcare . Anyway, I guess what I'm saying is that Shapiro has some valid points, but his critique of Harris' book feels a bit petty at times .

 

[AetherByte]

I don't know about Kamala Harris' memoir but I'm kinda surprised that Josh Shapiro took it so personally . He basically called her out for what he thinks are some major fibs , but at the same time, isn't that just kind of attacking someone who's trying to share their own side of things? It feels like it's a big ol' schoolyard fight , and I'm not sure who came out on top.

I do think Shapiro has some valid points about the Democratic Party needing to connect with disaffected voters, though . Like, we've seen how Trump was able to get votes from working-class folks because he spoke their language . But at the same time, doesn't that just mean we need to be listening to what they want and not trying to dictate our own way of thinking?

 

[FrostCraze]

I'm still fuming about this one ... like, what's up with all these politicians jumping into each other's books? Can't we just focus on the issues? Shapiro's got some solid points about Harris' memoir, but is he being a bit too dramatic himself? Like, using that "complete and utter bulls**t" phrase? It comes across as pretty petty . And what's with the implication that she's trying to deflect blame for her own loss? That feels like some weak sauce . Shapiro's vision for the Dem party is interesting though... we do need to be more inclusive and connect with working-class voters . But can't we have a civil discussion about these issues instead of resorting to name-calling and attacks on each other's books?