Kamala harris is going to pick her Vice president any day now. And one of the potential pick’s has some dark secrets that Democrats are trying to cover up.
And a potential Harris VP pick’s past has come back to shunt him, and America is shocked.
Potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, Josh Shapiro, has recently tried to distance himself from a “controversial” op-ed he penned in college. In the piece, Shapiro criticized Palestinians and identified himself as a volunteer for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), sparking a wave of backlash and skepticism.
Back in 1993, Shapiro wrote an op-ed titled “Peace Not Possible” that harshly critiqued the Oslo Accords and questioned the Palestinian capacity for peace and self-governance.
“Despite my skepticism as a Jew and a past volunteer in the Israeli army, I strongly hope and pray that this ‘peace plan’ will be successful,” Shapiro wrote.
He continued with a sharp assessment, claiming, “Palestinians will not coexist peacefully” with Israelis and arguing that they “do not have the capabilities to establish their own homeland and make it successful even with the aid of Israel and the United States. They are too battle-minded to be able to establish a peaceful homeland of their own.”
Fast forward to the present day, Shapiro’s spokesperson Manuel Bonder has been working overtime to manage the fallout. Bonder’s statement to the Times of Israel sought to soften the narrative, explaining that Shapiro’s involvement with the IDF was merely a high school service project.
“While he was in high school, Josh Shapiro was required to do a service project, which he and several classmates completed through a program that took them to a kibbutz in Israel where he worked on a farm and at a fishery,” Bonder explained. “The program also included volunteering on service projects on an Israeli army base. At no time was he engaged in any military activities.”
As Shapiro is now positioned as a potential VP candidate for Kamala Harris, the timing of this resurfaced op-ed couldn’t be worse. It raises significant questions about his consistency and authenticity.
Can voters trust a man who, when confronted with his past, attempts to dismiss it with a nonchalant, “I was 20”? This dismissive attitude doesn’t instill confidence, especially in an era where transparency and accountability are paramount.
Shapiro’s past comments starkly contrast his current political stance. At a recent press conference, Shapiro declared, “I have said for years, years before October 7, that I favor a two-state solution — Israelis and Palestinians living peacefully side-by-side, being able to determine their own futures and their own destiny.” This significant shift from his earlier hardline stance raises eyebrows and begs the question: Which Shapiro should voters believe?
Kamala Harris’s potential selection of Shapiro as her running mate is undoubtedly a strategic move. As the governor of Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state, Shapiro could be instrumental in securing not just Pennsylvania but also other Rust Belt states like Michigan and Wisconsin. However, his controversial past and his inconsistent stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict might jeopardize this strategy.
Within the Democratic Party, there is a vocal pro-Palestinian faction that may view Shapiro’s past involvement with the IDF and his previous comments as a betrayal. This internal division could lead to dissatisfaction and decreased voter turnout among the party’s progressive base. Some Democratic pundits have even suggested that Shapiro’s Jewish heritage could be a contentious point within this context, potentially alienating segments of the party’s voter base.
Shapiro’s flip-flopping is emblematic of a broader issue within the Democratic Party — a lack of principled consistency. Shapiro’s attempt to rewrite his past in light of current political convenience is a disservice to voters who expect honesty and integrity from their leaders.
Human Events senior editor Jack Posobiec expressed this sentiment succinctly, “I, for one, would never disparage someone’s military service. Josh Shapiro should be proud of volunteering in the IDF and wear his uniform with pride. In fact, he should even show us all his pride by walking out at Chicago in it!”
Posobiec’s statement underscores a critical point: Shapiro should own his past instead of running from it. His reluctance to do so suggests a deeper issue of character and reliability. If he cannot be forthright about his history, how can he be trusted to make transparent decisions in the future?
Shapiro’s current predicament highlights the political tightrope he must walk. On one hand, he must appease the pro-Israel lobby and Jewish voters by acknowledging his past involvement with the IDF.
On the other hand, he needs to placate the pro-Palestinian faction within his party, which demands a more critical stance on Israel’s policies. This balancing act is not just challenging but potentially impossible, risking alienation from both sides.
As Kamala Harris prepares to announce her VP pick, likely at an upcoming rally in Pennsylvania, Shapiro’s political future hangs in the balance. His attendance at the rally has been confirmed, but whether he will address the controversy head-on remains to be seen.
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