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Shapiro quietly moves against AOC-backed candidate in Dem primary

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is reportedly working behind the scenes to undermine Chris Rabb, a progressive candidate endorsed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The race is seen as an early test for the Democratic Party's internal divisions and a potential preview of a 2028 presidential contest between Shapiro and Ocasio-Cortez. Rabb has a history of publicly challenging Shapiro on issues like immigration, making him a problematic figure for the governor's political ambitions. AI

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Shapiro quietly moves against AOC-backed candidate in Dem primary

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Holly Otterbein ·

    Scoop: Josh Shapiro quietly tries to derail AOC-backed progressive House candidate

    <p>Pennsylvania Gov. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/03/josh-shapiro-gop-candidate-2024" target="_blank">Josh Shapiro</a> is quietly trying to derail a left-wing congressional candidate championed by New York Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/26/aoc-media-strateg…

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