Josh Shapiro Fails To Meet The Moment

 

 

Gotta say, we're not too keen on this guy Josh anymore:

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is no stranger to opposition from within his own party, but the anger directed at him after he said ICE agents are “wannabe Nazis” was more vehement. Well, consider the source: Josh "Hi, I'm A Centrist Republicans Can Vote For" Shapiro and occasional Democrat Sen. John Fetterman

Shapiro called the comments “abhorrent” and said they don’t help “bring down the temperature.” (Is it just my imagination, or is it Republicans who keep attacking people and then blame Democrats for not bringing down the temperature?  [snip]

“Governor Shapiro is not meeting the moment,” Krasner said in an interview. “The moment requires that we call a subgroup of people within federal law enforcement — who are killing innocent people, physically assaulting innocent people, threatening and punishing the use of video — what they are. … Just say it. Don’t be a wimp.” [snip]

On Fox News last week, Shapiro was asked about Krasner’s comparison of ICE agents to Nazis and called the comments “unacceptable.”

“It is abhorrent and it is wrong, period, hard stop, end of sentence."

Fetterman also appeared on Fox News and said he “strongly” condemned Krasner’s language. “Do not compare anyone to Nazis. Don’t use that kind of rhetoric. That can incite violence.”

That's right, Senator. All those "Minnesota nice" people are just asking for it. Don't blame ICE, or the people they work for.

On Fox "News" no less!  Well, those comments certainly disqualify him in our minds for any further consideration as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028.  We prefer fighters like Govs. Walz (who, sadly, has decided not to seek elective office again), Pritzker, even a flawed Newsom, or AOC / Rep. Jamie Raskin / Sens. Chris Murphy and Mark Kelly to someone who chooses not to see and speak truthfully about the peril right in front of his eyes, for whatever self-serving reason.  We think the vast majority of Democratic voters think likewise.

We're also reminded of the rumors around his vetting for the Vice Presidential slot on the Kamala Harris ticket in 2024, when it was said by those involved in the process that, as a person and politician, he was "more ambitious than loyal," a point noted in Harris' memoir "107 Days."  He's also been out with his own memoir that makes counter incendiary accusations against Harris and the vetting process.  Not the drama we need going forward.  Fortunately, the Democratic Party has other options.

(Image:  Dems are trying to tell you something, Josh! / Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photo: Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)