Shapiro says Harris's Ellipse speech was effective moment of symbolism

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said Vice President Harris did an “excellent job” in her speech at the Ellipse rally adding that she painted a stark contrast between herself and former President Trump.

"I thought she made a really important case, not just about our democracy being threatened and the risk of Donald Trump, but I thought she also laid out some really concrete plans on how she's going to make people's lives better," Gov. Shapiro said during a Tuesday CNN appearance.

"While Donald Trump is injecting chaos and keeping an enemies list, she's talking about building housing for folks, making child care costs less, caring for your elderly parent; common sense things that are on the minds of the good people of Pennsylvania, and I would argue on the minds of Americans as well," he added.

Shapiro was rumored to be among the candidates for Harris's vice president pick. After selecting Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Pennsylvania leader has maintained a position on the frontlines of their campaign and could potentially be selected for a cabinet position in Harris's administration if elected.

"I think Kamala Harris hit it right tonight and did an excellent job. And I felt the juxtaposition with the last time someone spoke in that spot was really stark," Shapiro told anchor Kaitlan Collins, referencing Trump's previous remarks on Jan. 6, 2021.

Harris's remarks addressed the Capitol insurrection and were slated to be a "closing argument" for undecided voters nine days before the election.

She played on wording from lawmakers, former white house officials and influencers in recent weeks calling the former president a “fascist” who is seeking “unchecked power.”

“Nearly 250 years ago, America was born when we wrested freedom from a petty tyrant. Across the generations, Americans have: Preserved that freedom. Expanded it. And in so doing, proved to the world that a government of, by, and for the people is strong and can endure,” the vice president told the crowd of approximately 75,000 in front of the White House.

“The United States of America is not a vessel for the schemes of wannabe dictators. The United States of America is the greatest idea humanity ever devised. A nation big enough to encompass all our dreams.”

Shapiro hammered down on the statement citing offensive comments shared by a comedian at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday.

“Beyond any policy, beyond any particular proposal, we're electing a president of the United States who should, at baseline, be able to meet the standards in which we raise our children, to simply love thy neighbor. He can't do that,” Shapiro said.

The Hill has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment.

Shapiro says Harris's Ellipse speech was effective moment of symbolism

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