He didn’t get the nod to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, but Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has been a presence at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week.
On Wednesday night, Shapiro took the stage at the DNC, the same night that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris’ choice for running mate, delivered the keynote address. Shapiro delivered a rousing speech that energized the audience at the United Center, opening with a familiar reference to Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.
“Two-and-a-half centuries ago, in Philadelphia, a band of patriots declared their independence from a king and set ourselves on a path of self determination,” Shapiro said. “Generation after generation has embraced that responsibility. Ordinary Americans rising up, demanding more, seeking justice. And in every chapter of our American story, we’ve made progress and advanced the cause of freedom.”
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