In a move that took some political observers by surprise, President Obama has endorsed Josh Shapiro for attorney general, calling him a “true progressive” with a track record of protecting Pennsylvania’s families. The unusual endorsement, observers said, demonstrates Shapiro’s larger political potential and the broader Democratic party’s need for a deep roster of future leaders.
The last time a president took interest in a race for a Pennsylvania row office was when Bill Clinton threw his weight behind eventual Attorney General Kathleen Kane, although Clinton had long since left the White House. At the time of her inauguration, in 2013, Kane was viewed by many as having national political potential. Shapiro, particularly with Obama’s endorsement, is now in a similar position, observers said.
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