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Josh Shapiro's 2028 presidential prospects questioned due to lack of electoral tests

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is widely considered a strong contender for the 2028 presidential election, but some political strategists question his preparedness for a bruising national campaign. His electoral successes have often come against underfunded opponents, leading to concerns that he may be untested and vulnerable to intense scrutiny and attack ads. This lack of experience in high-stakes, competitive races could be a significant disadvantage in a presidential primary, where candidates typically face substantial opposition research and financial backing from rivals. AI

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Josh Shapiro's 2028 presidential prospects questioned due to lack of electoral tests

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

    Shapiro looks like a 2028 powerhouse — with an asterisk

    <p>Pennsylvania Gov. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/25/josh-shapiro-democrats" target="_blank">Josh Shapiro</a> is an electoral juggernaut in America's biggest swing state — and he's widely seen as a likely contender for president in 2028. But strategists in both parties …

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