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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has recounted the moment he delivered a candid assessment of President Joe Biden's prospects in the 2024 election, telling then-President that the campaign was "not going well" and expressing concerns over Biden's handling of cost issues.
According to Shapiro, he had a frank conversation with Biden at a coffee shop in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he laid out his observations about the state of the election. Shapiro stated that polls were showing a negative trend, particularly when it came to cost, an issue that was central to the campaign in Pennsylvania.
Shapiro's approach was shaped by his own personal style, which emphasizes directness and honesty, even with high-ranking officials like the President. He believes that leaders should be willing to share difficult truths with each other in order to grow and improve.
When asked how Biden received this assessment, Shapiro reported that the President acknowledged that their poll numbers were different and seemed committed to continuing forward despite the challenges. This exchange has sparked debate among Democrats about what lessons can be drawn from the 2024 election.
Shapiro himself believes that future Democratic candidates for president must confront the party's shortcomings and work towards a more coherent vision for the future, rather than simply tearing down existing leaders. His comments highlight the ongoing need for self-reflection within the party as it seeks to move forward after the election.
In a broader context, Shapiro's assessment serves as a reminder that the Democratic Party is still grappling with its post-2024 identity and how it can navigate the complexities of modern politics. With many reflecting on their interactions with Biden during his campaign, the conversation around what went wrong for the party continues to unfold.
According to Shapiro, he had a frank conversation with Biden at a coffee shop in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he laid out his observations about the state of the election. Shapiro stated that polls were showing a negative trend, particularly when it came to cost, an issue that was central to the campaign in Pennsylvania.
Shapiro's approach was shaped by his own personal style, which emphasizes directness and honesty, even with high-ranking officials like the President. He believes that leaders should be willing to share difficult truths with each other in order to grow and improve.
When asked how Biden received this assessment, Shapiro reported that the President acknowledged that their poll numbers were different and seemed committed to continuing forward despite the challenges. This exchange has sparked debate among Democrats about what lessons can be drawn from the 2024 election.
Shapiro himself believes that future Democratic candidates for president must confront the party's shortcomings and work towards a more coherent vision for the future, rather than simply tearing down existing leaders. His comments highlight the ongoing need for self-reflection within the party as it seeks to move forward after the election.
In a broader context, Shapiro's assessment serves as a reminder that the Democratic Party is still grappling with its post-2024 identity and how it can navigate the complexities of modern politics. With many reflecting on their interactions with Biden during his campaign, the conversation around what went wrong for the party continues to unfold.
40% of Democrats think Biden handled cost issues poorly in 2024 election 
. Shapiro's honesty approach is actually pretty refreshing 
. I mean, who doesn't want their leader to be brutally honest about their flaws? 
But what's even more interesting is that 75% of Americans believe party leaders should focus on unity rather than tearing down existing ones 
. Maybe Shapiro's words will spark some real change in the Democratic Party? 
specifically about cost issues which was a major thing for dems in pennsylvania. Shapiro said he's all about being real and honest even if it hurts 
and i guess the president listened and stuff. but here's the thing, shapiro thinks Dems need to work on their vision and not just tear down their own leaders 
like how they lost that election. and i'm sure there are a lot of people who will be like "oh what could we have done differently?" but idk maybe it's time for Dems to take a hard look at themselves 
. but what I love about Shapiro's style is that he's not afraid to have those tough conversations with the bigwigs. it's all about growth and improvement, right? so yeah, let's keep having these kinds of discussions within the party and move forward from here 
But at the same time, I can see why some folks might be like "wait, was this really necessary?" 
just heard about that convo between Shapiro & Biden and I'm thinking... same old thing 
. The polls are showing a negative trend and they're still gonna run with it? It's like, can't we just learn from our mistakes instead of ignoring them? And what's up with this 'vision for the future' talk? Sounds like just another bunch of empty promises 
. The party needs to take responsibility for their losses & figure out how to create a coherent plan, but I'm not holding my breath 
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like we need more of that in politics, not just a bunch of sugarcoating and spin 
️ Shapiro's approach is all about growth and improvement which i think is exactly what the dem party needs right now 
let's have some tough conversations and work towards a clearer vision for the future instead of just tearing each other down