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On the recordAugust 4, 2024
Josh Shapiro, a little more edgy, dynamic in some ways. But he's the governor of a state that has 19 electoral votes.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Axelrod contrasts Shapiro's dynamic style with Walz's safe choice, emphasizing the importance of Pennsylvania's electoral votes.

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