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Josh Shapiro: “I think what we have seen is a weaponization of [political…”

Featuring: Josh Shapiro, Democratic | Governor of Pennsylvania

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'I'm not gonna cower': Josh Shapiro opens up on threats, reelection and the future of Democrats

Published | Video Starts at 14:11

Now, do I agree with every political decision they've made, every endorsement they made? Of course. Have they hurt themselves? But I think. I think what we have seen is a weaponization of [political advocacy], and I think that is a danger for our system. When you have people who are advocating for issues that they feel strongly about and they are having their voices silenced. I think that's a problem in our system. (14:11–14:16)

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Asserts that political advocacy is being weaponized, posing a danger to the system.

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