During a recent interview, Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was asked to identify a policy difference between President Biden and Vice President Harris. Shapiro struggled to provide a direct answer, emphasizing the contrast between Harris and Donald Trump instead.
Shapiro's response focused on the energy Vice President Harris has dedicated to cutting taxes for small businesses, expanding child care tax credits, and other policy initiatives. However, when pressed to name a specific policy difference between Harris and Biden, Shapiro reiterated his emphasis on the broader contrast between Harris and Trump.
The exchange highlighted the challenge of articulating distinct policy positions within the Democratic ticket. Guest Brenden Buck, a former adviser to House speakers, commented on the difficulty Shapiro faced in clearly outlining how Harris's administration would differ from Biden's.
Despite the lack of a specific policy difference highlighted during the interview, Shapiro expressed his commitment to campaigning for Harris in Pennsylvania, acknowledging the state's history of close elections and the importance of every vote in the upcoming election.