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Shapiro's 2028 buzz comes with an asterisk
Pennsylvania's governor is launching a federal PAC called New Path PAC, even as aides downplay 2028 talk and strategists question how tested he is.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Axios: “Shapiro looks like a 2028 powerhouse — with an asterisk”, with reporting from Yahoo News and The Hill.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 6:01 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
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- AxiosShapiro looks like a 2028 powerhouse — with an asterisk
- Yahoo NewsShapiro launches super PAC as presidential speculation mounts facts used on air
- The HillPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches super PAC as presidential speculation mounts facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is being called a 2028 powerhouse in the biggest swing state in the country, but strategists in both parties question how tested he really is.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe argument is that he hasn't faced a well-financed opponent in recent races.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOne Quinnipiac poll has him ahead of Republican Stacy Garrity sixty to thirty-four among likely voters.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSixty to thirty-four. That's the sort of lead people have right before the universe notices.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOr it's a growth opportunity, Dale.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe's also launching a federal political action committee called New Path PAC, while his aides play down any talk of a 2028 run.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA new path to nowhere in particular.
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