Josh Shapiro Delivers Rousing Speech at Democratic National Convention

Pennsylvania Governor Urges Voters to Fight for Real Freedom

August 21, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Josh Shapiro, the 48th governor of Pennsylvania, took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, engaging the crowd with his calls to elect Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

Shapiro, who was considered a finalist to be Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, delivered a rousing speech urging voters to fight for "real freedom."

In his speech, Shapiro highlighted the challenges facing the nation, including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic inequality, and racial injustice.

• He called for unity and compassion, saying, "We are all in this together."
• He criticized President Trump's handling of the pandemic, calling it "a disaster."
• He urged voters to support Biden, saying, "He is the leader we need to heal our country."

Shapiro's speech was well-received by the crowd, and he was seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party.

In the end, Shapiro may not have been chosen as Biden's running mate, but his speech at the DNC solidified his status as a rising star in the Democratic Party.