Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s popularity and ‘get sh-t done’ attitude might not cut it in crowded 2028 Democratic field – but he has options

By Alison Dagnes, Professor of Political & Social Inquiry, Shippensburg University, The Conversation · November 10, 2026

It’s an open secret in Harrisburg that Shapiro wants to run for president. But those ambitions may require careful timing, regardless of his personal strengths.

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