Josh Shapiro says Texas won't replace Pennsylvania as the 'ultimate swing state'
The governor romped to a 22-point reelection victory last week.
Josh Shapiro insists that Texas will not replace Pennsylvania as the "ultimate swing state" in the 2028 battle map. In the recent election, Shapiro's team helped Democrats achieve a trifecta in Harrisburg, flip four congressional seats, and gain control of the state legislature. The victory was significant, even in a wave election, and demonstrated the party's strength among voters skeptical of the Democratic Party.
While Shapiro declined to discuss his presidential ambitions, he did say he is open to the National Popular Vote Compact and praised Democrats' success in winning across the country, including in Texas and Ohio. When asked if Texas will take over Pennsylvania's role as the swing state, Shapiro emphasized his loyalty to Pennsylvania, stating, "I'm Pennsylvania first. You're never going to get me to come off of Pennsylvania being the ultimate swing state."
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