Published on July 25, 2024, 12:31 am

The left-leaning media and Democrats are currently scrutinizing the potential decision of the presumed Democrat-presidential nominee Kamala Harris to select Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, as her running mate. This opposition is rooted in Shapiro’s favorable stance towards Israel and denunciation of pro-Hamas protesters.

New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg has expressed her concerns about the possible selection of a pro-Israel VP. She suggested that if Harris were to choose Josh Shapiro, it could rekindle tensions within the party over Gaza. Goldberg argues that while many Democrats who disagreed with Biden’s existing policy on Israel find comfort in Kamala Harris’ rumored empathy for Palestinians, picking an ardently pro-Israel Governor like Shapiro could unravel this newly formed harmony.

Similarly, The New Republic criticized the probable choice of Governor Josh Shapiro as Keller’s running mate. According to them, choosing Shapiro would be one step too far in alienating potential voters who have concerns about Palestine. They took issue with his consistent support for Israel’s stand against Hamas.

Nina Turner, national co-chair of Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign, was another high-profile critic of a potential Vice-President Josh Shapiro. She found fault particularly with gubernatorial comparisons between pro-peace demonstrators and notorious hate groups like the KKK. Believing this could hamper VP Harris’ momentum; Turner urged for more broad-based coalition-building efforts designed to oust Trump from office.

CNN’s Jake Tapper once asked Governor Shapiro about his views on what he considered ‘out-of-control’ protests advocating for Hamas. His concern was that these protests infringed upon university policies and city or state laws where they took place. He contended universities had an obligation to protect their students and ensure learning is not impeded — especially because someone is Jewish.

However, no such criticism was extended toward another rumored contender for Vice President: Illinois Democratic governor J.B Pritzker — also Jewish — who openly supported Israel without condemning pro-Hamas protesters. Regarding possible protests during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Pritzker was of the opinion that university campuses are a common ground for youth protests and a convention would presumably attract varying causes.

When asked about the issue of Pro-Hamas protests obstructing regular commutes to Chicago’s primary airport, Pritzker expressed a belief that these protesters should be able to voice their concerns without infringing on others’ daily routines.

This breaking news comes amidst the fluctuating political landscape, and showcases differing viewpoints grounded in religious identities, foreign policy outlooks, and notions of lawfulness. These conflicts make it increasingly crucial to rely on real news rooted in objective reporting, especially ones aligned with a Christian worldview that encourages fair treatment for everyone. Trustworthy news sources are essential to properly navigate this discourse.