Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has taken aim at former Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her memoir "107 Days" a fabrication, and suggesting she's attempting to deflect blame for an embarrassing loss. According to journalist Tim Alberta, who profiled Shapiro in The Atlantic, the governor expressed outrage and exasperation when sharing Harris' characterizations of him as overconfident and domineering.
Shapiro reportedly dismissed some of Harris' claims as "complete and utter bulls**t." When asked if he felt betrayed by her portrayal, Shapiro stated that it was a tactic to shift focus away from his own shortcomings. However, in a particularly candid moment, Shapiro suggested that Harris is trying to sell books while covering up her own errors, a comment he later clarified as not being suitable for public consumption.
The remarks come as Shapiro highlights the struggles faced by disaffected voters who feel left behind by the Democratic Party. He believes the party has failed to engage with non-college-educated communities and treat them with respect, an approach that has allowed Donald Trump to connect with a broader audience on cultural grounds.
Shapiro is particularly critical of Trump's inconsistency between his populist rhetoric and policy decisions, which he views as a betrayal of MAGA voters in Pennsylvania. He points to Medicaid cuts as a prime example, arguing that Trump's actions have harmed working-class individuals who rely on the program for healthcare.
By calling out Harris' memoir and highlighting his own vision for the party, Shapiro is positioning himself as a champion of underrepresented communities.
Shapiro reportedly dismissed some of Harris' claims as "complete and utter bulls**t." When asked if he felt betrayed by her portrayal, Shapiro stated that it was a tactic to shift focus away from his own shortcomings. However, in a particularly candid moment, Shapiro suggested that Harris is trying to sell books while covering up her own errors, a comment he later clarified as not being suitable for public consumption.
The remarks come as Shapiro highlights the struggles faced by disaffected voters who feel left behind by the Democratic Party. He believes the party has failed to engage with non-college-educated communities and treat them with respect, an approach that has allowed Donald Trump to connect with a broader audience on cultural grounds.
Shapiro is particularly critical of Trump's inconsistency between his populist rhetoric and policy decisions, which he views as a betrayal of MAGA voters in Pennsylvania. He points to Medicaid cuts as a prime example, arguing that Trump's actions have harmed working-class individuals who rely on the program for healthcare.
By calling out Harris' memoir and highlighting his own vision for the party, Shapiro is positioning himself as a champion of underrepresented communities.
This whole thing with Shapiro taking shots at Kamala Harris seems like more drama than I'd expect from a politician. I mean, what's up with him calling her memoir " fabrication" though? Can't they just have a friendly debate or something? 
Anyway, it got me thinking - has the whole Democratic party forgotten about the working-class folks who made them popular in the first place? Like, Trump might not be the most competent guy out there, but he's got that populist vibe down pat. And Shapiro wants to take away Medicaid from people who need it? 
Not cool. It seems like he's trying to fit into that "champion of underrepresented communities" narrative, but is it just a PR stunt?
I gotta say, I'm low-key impressed by Josh Shapiro's willingness to call out Kamala Harris for what he thinks are inaccuracies in her book 
. It takes courage to speak truth to power, especially when it comes to someone with Harris' profile. At the same time, I'm not sure if Shapiro is entirely blameless - I mean, his own comments about selling books vs covering up errors feel like a pretty weak attempt to deflect attention 
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. We need politicians who can connect with people from all walks of life and address their concerns in a genuine way. And let's be real, Trump's hypocrisy on issues like Medicaid is just laughable 
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. If she wanna deflect blame then just say it straight up lol. But honestly speaking, I think Josh Shapiro got some points about the whole Democratic Party thing... they need to do better with non-college educated folks... its like Trump did on purpose 
... maybe we should see more of that in the party 
. But for real though, can't we just focus on the real issues affecting everyday people? Like, Pennsylvania has a huge problem with Medicaid cuts and healthcare costs, but instead of addressing that, Shapiro is bringing up some drama from Harris' book... I get where he's coming from, trying to connect with non-college educated voters is key, but can't we just have a calm conversation about it? 
I'm so sick of Kamala's book tour already! She thinks she can just trash Shapiro and get away with it? Newsflash, girl: it backfired big time. He's got more backbone than you'll ever have, that's for sure 
. And honestly, can't believe he's still trying to spin this as a defense mechanism. Dude knows the truth - Harris is just a scared politician trying to cover her own tracks.
Shapiro's definitely on the right track, even if his methods are a bit... abrasive 
. Bring it on! 
. And meanwhile, Harris' book is just sitting there, collecting dust... maybe she should just own up to her mistakes and move on?
. Shapiro's gotta find a way to balance his criticism of Harris with a clear vision for himself and the party. Until then, it feels like he's just trying to score points rather than doing some real heavy lifting 
but can we talk about how messy this situation is? 
he's all about speaking truth to power and giving a voice to underrepresented communities 
like what more can you ask for? 
. Shapiro's all about connectin' with the people who feel left behind by the party, which is cool, I suppose 
. Either way, it's gonna be an interesting primary season 
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️! I think Josh Shapiro's shots at Kamala Harris are just what the Democratic Party needs right now - someone to call out hypocrisy and hold their feet to the fire 
. The fact that he's calling out Trump's inconsistencies on policy is a major win for PA voters who feel like they're being left behind 
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. He's taking the high road and calling out Harris' book for what it is - a PR stunt to shift attention away from his own flaws 
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. It's like they're speaking a whole different language or something 
. Still, if he can help shift the conversation towards these important issues, then I'm all for it 
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. Bring it on, Josh! 
!!! THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY HAS TO DO A BETTER JOB OF REACHING OUT TO THE COMMON MAN, YOU KNOW? THEY CAN'T JUST DISMISS THEIR CONCERNS AND EXPECT THEM TO GO AWAY. IT'S LIKE, WE NEED TO LISTEN TO PEOPLE'S STORIES AND HEAR THEIR VOICES, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO ISSUES LIKE MEDICAID CUTS AND Healthcare ACCESS 
. AND AS FOR KAMALA HARRIS' BOOK, I MEAN, COME ON, WHO WANTS TO READ A FABRICATED STORY ABOUT SOMEONE'S LIFE? NOT ME! I WANT REAL STORIES FROM PEOPLE WHO KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO STRUGGLE AND OVERCOME 
. SHAPIRO IS RIGHT TO CALL OUT HARRIS' MEMOIR FOR WHAT IT IS – A MISGuide THAT'S TRYING TO SELL BOOKS AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHER PEOPLE'S FEELINGS 
. And then he goes and calls out Trump's hypocrisy - which is basically what every politician does at some point 
. He's trying to frame his own party as being out of touch, but I think he's just trying to get attention and boost his own ratings 
. And let's be real, who's really getting hurt here? The voters who are struggling to make ends meet? Or Shapiro himself, who's trying to prop up his own image 
Medicaid cuts are a huge deal, you feel? it's not about being "populist" or whatever, it's about actual human beings needing help. and Shapiro is trying to bring that perspective to the table 
Josh Shapiro is trying to position himself as a victim here 
and not just use this as a talking point to get votes