Worst Choice FOR Harris Revealed 

CNN political commentator Shermichael Singleton shared his perspective on Sunday about why he believes Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro might negatively impact Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign if selected as her running mate.

During an appearance on “State of the Union,” Singleton discussed the shortlist of potential running mates for Harris, who is reportedly holding final meetings with candidates. Singleton expressed that choosing Shapiro could be “the worst” decision for Harris, as it might hurt her chances of securing a victory in Michigan.

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“I want to touch on the Shapiro issue. I think out of all of the possibilities, he would potentially be the worst one if I’m looking at Michigan. You’re seeing a resurfacing past —” Singleton began. “For Democrats and for vice president Harris to win the state of Michigan. Past statements are coming up about things he stated in the past about the Palestinian people. Some of his rulings as governor as it pertains to state workers and their potential advocacy which could thus lead them to being fired has caused quite the conundrum drumming criticism from younger progressives. I think there’s a large percentage of Muslims in the state of Michigan that would absolutely stay home. I went to look at some of those numbers in 2020 compared to now, the vice president cannot afford to lose a substantial number of them,” Singleton continued. “So I would look at someone else if I were Democrats, I don’t think that would be the best pick strategically.”

Bash noted that Shapiro’s positions on protests, the Middle East, Israel, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are “almost identical” to those of other potential running mates, with the “only difference” being that Shapiro is Jewish.

The CNN host then asked Singleton if Harris should “give in to that.” In response, Singleton emphasized the “appearance” of “anti-Zionism” within certain segments of the Democratic Party.

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“Well, you know where I stand on that issue. I’m as pro-Israel as they come — you and I have had many conversations about that. But I think that it speaks to a bit of the problem with younger progressive Democrats and the ceasefire. I think likely we will see protests returned again to college campuses. You and I have had those conversations,” Singleton said. “I certainly don’t think it’s a good thing, but it showcases within the Democratic Party, there is at least, and I wouldn’t say broadly speaking, but there is the appearance of some level of anti-zionism. I’ll put it that way at best, and that’s a problem.”