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Gov. Shapiro allegedly backed Republican over Dem after criticism

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro allegedly intervened in the 2024 state treasurer's race to support a Republican candidate over a Democrat. This action was reportedly a retaliation after the Democratic opponent criticized Shapiro's potential vice-presidential candidacy. A Shapiro ally, Bob Brooks, claimed the governor asked his union to endorse the Republican, Stacy Garrity, against Erin McClelland. Both Brooks and Shapiro's office have since denied that the governor made such a request, with Brooks stating he misspoke. AI

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Gov. Shapiro allegedly backed Republican over Dem after criticism

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Thompson ·

    Scoop: Shapiro boosted Republican to retaliate against fellow Dem, ally says in recording

    <p>Pennsylvania Gov. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/02/josh-shapiro-fundraising-pennsylvania" target="_blank">Josh Shapiro</a> secretly helped a Republican state treasurer's 2024 reelection bid after the official's Democratic opponent had criticized Shapiro as a potential…

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