Shapiro Comments Raise Eyebrows
Kamala Harris’ second failed presidential run in 2024 didn’t just mark the end of another campaign — it sparked a political chain reaction inside the Democratic Party that still hasn’t settled.
With Trump back in the White House and Biden-era Democrats scrambling for relevance, the party’s 2028 hopefuls have begun circling, testing the waters, and — in some cases — openly feuding. And right at the center of it, as usual, is Kamala Harris, fanning the flames.
The post-election speculation began almost immediately. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, long viewed as a presidential contender, all but confirmed his 2028 intentions in a revealing October 2025 interview. Tim Walz of Minnesota, fresh off his role as Harris’ running mate, has also been laying the groundwork. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are making noise too, each carving out their own lanes. But none of them come with the baggage — or the unpredictability — of Kamala Harris.
Even after bowing out of presidential politics in 2024, Harris didn’t return quietly to private life. She declined to run for governor of California in 2026 — a move that puzzled many — but she didn’t rule out another presidential bid. Instead, she hit the talk show circuit and launched a book tour to promote her memoir, 107 Days. The book has made headlines, but not for reasons that flatter Harris’ political judgment.
A particularly controversial section takes aim at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a rising Democratic star who was vetted as a potential VP pick in 2024. Harris portrays Shapiro as overly eager, suggesting he was fixated on perks — even reportedly asking about the number of bedrooms in the vice-presidential residence and fantasizing about Pennsylvania art on loan from the Smithsonian. The implication? Shapiro wasn’t just interested in helping the administration — he wanted to co-run it.
Shapiro’s initial response was restrained. He subtly flipped the script, hinting that Harris may have known about Biden’s cognitive decline and remained silent — a pointed accusation the mainstream press predictably ignored. But in a just-released interview with The Atlantic, Shapiro’s frustration boiled over.
When pressed again about the memoir’s claims, he called them “complete and utter bull—-,” and accused Harris of spreading “blatant lies.” Caught off guard, Shapiro even said she was just “trying to sell books and cover her a–,” before attempting a half-hearted walk-back.
The personal nature of this clash is significant. Harris and Shapiro have known each other for two decades. If she was trying to sabotage his 2028 ambitions, it’s a bold — and risky — move. Harris alienating a popular swing-state governor, one who may be key to Democratic victories in future elections, doesn’t seem like strategic brilliance. But then again, Harris’ political instincts — particularly in presidential contests — haven’t exactly won her any trophies.
In a party desperate to move forward, Harris may still be the only one looking backward — and dragging others down with her.