Shapiro Not Chosen as Harris' Running Mate

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was passed over by Vice President Kamala Harris for the vice presidential nomination in favor of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, sparking significant debate over whether his Jewish identity influenced the decision. Republican Senator JD Vance expressed concern that Shapiro had to 'run from his Jewish heritage,' while House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested that Harris was reluctant to choose someone with Jewish heritage due to divisions within the Democratic Party regarding pro-Palestinian views. CNN's Jake Tapper and Audie Cornish discussed how Shapiro's stance on Israel and his Jewish identity might have played a role in the decision, with some pundits arguing that a campaign against him was fueled by antisemitism. Harris's campaign has firmly denied that Shapiro's faith or views were a factor, calling such assertions 'ridiculous and offensive.' Despite being a frontrunner, Shapiro faced criticism from progressive factions over his pro-Israel stance during the Israel-Hamas conflict, which may have contributed to his exclusion. The situation has prompted broader discussions about antisemitism within the Democratic Party and the implications for Shapiro's political future.