Governor Shapiro creates PAC amid speculation of 2028 presidential bid

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 02:32 · Archive

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has created a federal political action committee called New Path PAC, fuelling speculation about a possible 2028 Democratic presidential bid.

The PAC will help Shapiro raise money and contribute to Democratic congressional campaigns in Pennsylvania. Democratic candidates receiving support include Bob Harvie in the 1st District, Bob Brooks in the 7th District, Paige Cognetti in the 8th District and Janelle Stelson in the 10th District. According to the Cook Political Report, the 1st District race leans Republican, while the 7th and 10th are leaning Democratic, with the 10th considered a toss-up.

Shapiro's campaign said the PAC is a 'new tool' to provide 'more direct support' to these critical congressional campaigns. Marshall Cohen, executive director of New Path PAC, said the goal was to 'place a check on Donald Trump and put this country on a new path' by winning November's midterms. The House currently has a narrow Republican majority with 218 Republicans and 214 Democrats.

How it is being reported

• Shapiro’s fundraising power shifts to congressional races and maybe a White House bid with new PACThe new PAC will allow Shapiro to funnel money to congressional candidates in Pa. and elsewhere, and raise money for a possible White House bid in 2028.PennLive · 17 Oct, 02:06
• Josh Shapiro creates federal PAC, further fueling speculation about White House bidGov. Josh Shapiro has created a federal political action committee, further fueling speculation that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2028.TribLIVE · 16 Oct, 21:00

In this story: Josh Shapiro · Pennsylvania · New Path PAC · Democratic Party

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