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2024-08-02 23:55:08
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Pro-Palestinian Protests Shake Up Vice-Presidential Contender Selection

Pro-Palestinian activists protest Gov. Josh Shapiro's VP candidacy due to his Israel stance, posing a challenge for Kamala Harris. Shapiro's appeal to moderate and Republican voters in Pennsylvania is a crucial consideration.

Amid veepstakes, Harris weighs Shapiro's popularity against electoral prospects. A video mix-up briefly hints at Shapiro as Harris's pick, while key Muslim groups endorse Harris for her Gaza stance.

Muslim voter support in battleground states could be pivotal for Harris's presidential bid.

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New York Times - Politics
1. August 2024 um 17:57

Pro-Palestinian Groups Seek to Block a Vice-Presidential Contender Pro-Palestinian Groups Seek to Block a Vice-Presidential Contender

Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro, a potential VP pick for Kamala Harris, faces protests from pro-Palestinian activists over his stance on Israel's war in Gaza. The Harris campaign must decide whether to stand up to the left-wing flank or avoid inflaming the divisive issue, as Shapiro's selection could help win Pennsylvania and appeal to moderate voters, including Republican supporters of Nikki Haley. Shapiro made a campaign appearance at Wissahickon High School in the Philadelphia suburbs, where the Democratic..
The Guardian
2. August 2024 um 19:53

Key Black Muslim group backs Kamala Harris for president over Gaza stance

Politics
Kamala Harris wins backing of key US Muslim org, Black Muslim Leadership Council, for presidential bid; group cites her stance on Gaza, criticizes Biden; Uncommitted National Movement pushes for representation at Dem convention; Harris supports two-state solution, but hasn't called for arms embargo on Israel; Harris tells Netanyahu Israel has right to defend itself from Iran, Iran-backed militias; Muslim voters in battleground states could be crucial for Harris.
The Guardian
2. August 2024 um 22:00

Philadelphia mayor’s video mistaken for Harris VP pick leak creates brief ‘firestorm’

Politics
Philadelphia mayor's video mistakenly suggested Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro as Kamala Harris's Democratic vice-presidential pick, sparking a brief media firestorm. The mayor was merely showing support for Shapiro, a leading VP contender, not making an official announcement. Shapiro cancelled a fundraiser amid reports Harris would interview candidates this weekend.
New York Times - Politics
2. August 2024 um 23:18

The Veepstakes (Pennsylvania’s Version)

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Kamala Harris's veep shortlist includes Govs. Shapiro, Walz, Sen. Kelly, Beshear, Pritzker, and Sec. Buttigieg. Shapiro, PA's most popular first-term governor since the early 1990s who won the 2022 governor's race by 15 points, is a top contender, but his ability to deliver the 19 electoral votes is unclear. Harris must weigh vibe, party's future, and electoral map.
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