If selected, Shapiro would be first Jewish vice president in US history
Josh Shapiro is a potential running mate for Harris
President Biden endorsed Kamala Harris for Democratic nomination
Selection of Shapiro as running mate could signal strong showing for Democratic Party
Shapiro gained credibility through crisis management and defending Pennsylvania against false election fraud claims
In a significant development for the upcoming presidential election, President Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. This comes as Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, emerges as a potential running mate for Harris. Shapiro has gained credibility through his effective management of crises and his role as state attorney general, defending Pennsylvania against false election fraud claims in 2020. If selected as Harris's running mate, Shapiro would make history as the first Jewish vice president in the United States. In Pennsylvania, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis would become governor if Shapiro resigns, and Representative Kim Ward would become lieutenant governor. However, CNN recently faced backlash for suggesting that Shapiro's Jewish faith could pose a risk in nominating him as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Despite this controversy, Harris's potential selection of Shapiro as her running mate could signal a strong showing for the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania and across the nation.
CNN anchor John King mentioned risks in nominating Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as Democratic vice presidential nominee due to his Jewish faith.
Josh Shapiro is the first Jewish vice president in US history.
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John King made a statement implying that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro being Jewish could be a risk in making him the Democratic vice presidential nominee. This is an example of religious discrimination and emotional manipulation.
> Critics slammed CNN after anchor John King said there were 'risks' in putting forward Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as the Democratic vice presidential nominee because 'He's Jewish.'
John King: 'He's a first-term governor, he's Jewish, there could be some risks in putting him on the ticket,'
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The author, Josh Christenson, made an appeal to authority fallacy by quoting and relying on the opinions of unnamed 'voters' and 'Democrats' without providing any evidence or context for these statements. He also used inflammatory rhetoric by implying that there are risks in having a Jewish governor as a vice presidential nominee, which could be perceived as antisemitic.
> Critics slammed CNN after anchor John King said there were “risks” in putting forward Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as the Democratic vice presidential nominee because “he’s Jewish.”
> CNN He's a first-term governor, he's Jewish, there could be some risks in putting him on the ticket, but certainly some of our voters here in Pennsylvania said, ‘Hey, we like Gov. Shapiro, give him a look,'
> It says a lot about the state of American politics, and perhaps especially in progressive circles, that one of the ‘cons’ of #KamalaHarris selecting Gov. Josh Shapiro as her VP, is that he is Jewish and the pushback this might receive.
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The author makes a statement implying that there are risks in nominating Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as the Democratic vice presidential nominee because he is Jewish. This statement can be considered religious bias.
Critics slammed CNN after anchor John King said there were 'risks' in putting forward Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as the Democratic vice presidential nominee because 'He's Jewish.'
Josh Shapiro is a Pennsylvania governor and a potential running mate for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election.
Shapiro began building his national profile as state attorney general, defending Pennsylvania against false election fraud claims in 2020.
He has gained credibility with his deft management of crises including the partial collapse of a section of I-95 and the release of toxic chemicals into Pennsylvania after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
If selected as Harris’ running mate, Shapiro would be the first Jewish vice president in US history.
In Pennsylvania, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis would become governor if Shapiro resigns, and Rep. Kim Ward would become lieutenant governor.
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The article contains some appeals to authority and an instance of hasty generalization. The author mentions that Alan Kessler, a Biden fundraiser, stated that 'the battleground map has expanded somewhat in the last few weeks but it begins and ends with Pennsylvania.' This is an appeal to authority as the author is not providing any evidence or reasoning for this statement beyond the fact that a Biden fundraiser said it. Additionally, when discussing Shapiro's popularity, the author states 'Pennsylvania's most popular first-term governor could be the first Jewish vice president.' This is a hasty generalization as there is no evidence provided to support this claim and it is based on the author's assumption that Shapiro will be selected as Harris' running mate.
]The battleground map has expanded somewhat in the last few weeks but it begins and ends with Pennsylvania.[
Pennsylvania's most popular first-term governor could be the first Jewish vice president.
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The author expresses a clear preference for Josh Shapiro becoming the Vice President of the United States and highlights his accomplishments as a governor and attorney general. The author also mentions that Shapiro is Jewish, implying that he could make history by becoming the first Jewish Vice President. This can be considered religious bias.
If Shapiro is selected as Harris’ running-mate, Shapiro who grew up attending Jewish day school and has found many ways to embrace his faith on the campaign trail, has the opportunity to make history and become the first Jewish vice president.
Now that President Joe Biden has ended his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him on the ballot, the big unknown is her running mate: Pennsylvania Gov Josh Shapiro.
Shapiro endorsed Harris in a statement posted on X Sunday evening, a few hours after President Joe Biden endorsed his VP.
Shapiro is the most popular first-term governor the crucial battleground state has seen in more than 20 years, according to recent polls that also highlight his appeal to Republican voters.
The most popular first-term governor the crucial battleground state has seen in more than 20 years, according to recent polls that also highlight his appeal to Republican voters.
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