Josh Shapiro's rise wasn't accidental. Just ask those who helped him get here -- or felt betrayed along the way

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : He never wants to be No. 2."U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D., Pa.), who inherited Shapiro's seat in the statehouse and has remained a good friend, said she's spoken with him recently and his "spirit has been positive," about the vice presidential rumors.
60% : I'm proud of the fact that I'm the only governor in the entire country with a divided legislature yet we passed historic investment in public education, in public safety, in economic development.
54% : While running for governor in 2022, he took the unusual step of endorsing a candidate in the competitive Democratic primary for lieutenant governor -- effectively elevating his hand-picked No. 2, then a little-known 32-year-old state representative.
45% : "He's never going to be No. 2.
35% : While attorney general, Shapiro was a consistent foil to Trump, joining several state attorneys general to oppose Trump's travel ban and defending Pennsylvania's 2020 election results against attacks and lawsuits.

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