Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who was considered a contender for Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, faced significant criticism from within his own party, which may have impacted his chances. Senator John Fetterman and state representative Emily Kinkead publicly opposed Shapiro's candidacy, labeling him as thin-skinned and questioning his suitability for a vice-presidential role. Shapiro's support for school vouchers angered teachers unions, despite his record funding for public schools, and his handling of a sexual harassment claim against a former staffer drew scrutiny. During a rally where Harris and newly selected running mate Tim Walz spoke, Shapiro attempted to rally support but appeared to struggle for validation, echoing crowd sentiments against Trump’s ally JD Vance. While he remains a popular figure in a key battleground state, his alignment with certain progressive views and internal party dissent may have swayed the decision in favor of Walz.