Josh Shapiro WHINES About Kamala's Israel Spy Questions

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro expressed significant upset in his new book about the Vice Presidential vetting process. He was particularly offended by a question asking if he had been a 'double agent for Israel.' The hosts argue this question was entirely appropriate, given Shapiro's documented history of volunteering with the IDF, writing 'anti-Palestinian stuff,' and working in public affairs at the Israeli embassy. They highlight that similar 'foreign entanglement' questions were posed to other candidates, like Tim Walz regarding China, indicating a standard vetting procedure, not a personal attack.

Shapiro's book details his upset over the 'double agent for Israel' question. Hosts cite his IDF volunteering, anti-Palestinian writings, and work at the Israeli embassy as justification. They mention Tim Walz faced similar questions about China.

Shapiro's book also revealed Kamala Harris's deep dissatisfaction with her role as Vice President. She reportedly described having a 'rough time' due to little autonomy, lack of executive authority, and even lamented not having a private bathroom in her office. Harris expressed surprise at how much she disliked the role and felt she lacked a voice in decision-making, suggesting a significant disconnect between her expectations and the reality of the position.

Shapiro wrote that Harris described her VP experience in 'stark terms,' noting 'little autonomy or executive authority,' and complained about not having a private bathroom or a voice in decision-making.

The hosts strongly criticize the Democratic Party for 'rigging' its primary process by designating South Carolina as the first state. They argue this move, initially made to benefit Joe Biden, disproportionately empowers older Black voters in a Republican state, who are a reliable Democratic bloc but not representative of the general electorate or swing states. This structure makes it an 'uphill challenge' for left-wing candidates who struggle to connect with this specific demographic, effectively pre-determining momentum and hindering diverse political voices.

The hosts state, 'They rigged the primary for Biden and have now made it South Carolina's the first state.' They argue South Carolina is 'not representative' of a general electorate or swing state, unlike Michigan or Nevada, and that it's a 'stumbling block for left-wing candidates.'

Despite two failed presidential campaigns, Kamala Harris is still perceived as a 2028 contender. The hosts dismiss these ambitions as unrealistic, attributing her persistence to financially motivated consultants who profit from her runs, and a misinterpretation of genuine affection from the Black community as broader electability. They argue she has failed to demonstrate effective leadership or a clear understanding of the Democratic base's needs, making her a weak prospective candidate.

One top Democrat told Axios, 'Kamla has not accepted that she's not running yet.' The hosts cite her two failed presidential campaigns and her lack of leadership in the current moment, attributing her continued ambition to consultants and 'affection for her in the black community.'