The governor skillfully sidestepped the question of whether he has presidential ambitions for the 2028 election.
"I'm not an expert in the DC stuff," Shapiro stated, addressing the latest Democratic figure to gain attention on Maher's show. "I try and stay as far away from that as I can. I live in the real world in Pennsylvania, where we have to balance budgets."
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According to The Decider, Shapiro, who often mirrors the tone of former President Barack Obama, did not hesitate to voice his dissatisfaction with Senate Democrats. He specifically targeted Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other leading Democrats for their approach to recent negotiations, particularly concerning the GOP's proposed six-month spending measure designed to prevent a government shutdown.
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"I would have liked to see when Chuck Schumer had leverage here, to say we need A, B, C, and D for the Democratic Party, and force the Republicans to meet him halfway on those issues and deliver something for the folks who are worried now," Shapiro told Maher, advocating for a more aggressive strategy in negotiations with the GOP.
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Shapiro also recounted an incident from a recent visit to a Dick's Sporting Goods store, where constituents voiced their concerns about the Democratic Party's tepid responses to Trump, Elon Musk, and perceived weakening of government protections.
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In the face of Trump's policies, which include trade wars with Canada and Mexico, mass civil service layoffs, and politically motivated detentions, Shapiro has emerged as a potent voice of centrist opposition. This comes at a time when former leaders like Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden seem to have receded from the political arena.
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"They're worried," Shapiro said, referring to everyday Pennsylvanians who spoke with him in the store. "They want to see action. There was an opportunity for more action here."
Throughout the interview, Maher, a vocal critic of MAGA policies, questioned Shapiro on whether his Jewish faith and identity played a part in him not being selected as Kamala Harris' running mate in 2020.
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"Look, I'll just say one quick thing on that whole vice president thing," Shapiro responded. "I said all along that Kamala Harris had a deeply personal decision to make in that process. In the end, so did I."
After a dramatic pause, Shapiro, a potential 2028 presidential contender, redirected the conversation to his passion for his current role. "I love being governor of Pennsylvania, and I love charting my own course and being able to serve the people on my terms," he declared. "That's point number one. Point number two is, as it relates to faith, as it relates to my Judaism. I’m damn proud of my faith, and I’m damn proud of the people of Pennsylvania, and how they received that.”
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He added, "I’m inspired every day by the way my outward expression of my faith is received by the people I serve," emphasizing his pride in his faith and his leadership.
Despite this powerful display, Shapiro refrained from confirming whether he's planning a presidential run in 2028.
