In 2010, I had the privilege of getting to know Gov. Josh Shapiro personally when he was kind enough to meet me at a Downtown Pittsburgh hotel along with his chief of staff to discuss state government issues. Shapiro was an up-and-coming state representative from Abington at the time, and I always had the sense that he was a leader who was going to ascend beyond that level in public service, as he has.

I am disappointed that the governor was not selected to be presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ running mate. I believe he would have energized the electorate and served to deliver our battleground state to the Democratic column. I hope that the vice president has not erred in selecting someone who is an unknown and who does not project vibrancy and youth.

I will look at the bright side: Pennsylvania will continue to reap the benefits of having a true man of the people to lead us for at least another 21⁄2 years.

Oren Spiegler

Peters

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