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Josh Shapiro inches toward possible presidential run by launching federal PAC

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Lim, N. (2026, October 16). Josh Shapiro inches toward possible presidential run by launching federal PAC. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/4768551/josh-shapiro-launches-federal-new-path-pac-2028-speculation/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-16 · by Naomi Lim

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Josh Shapiro, the current governor of Pennsylvania, has established a federal political action committee called New Path PAC. This move suggests he may be considering a run for the 2028 presidential election, even though he has previously stated that he intends to serve a full four-year term if reelected as governor this month.
Written by AI on 2026-10-16, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of October 17, 2026, Josh Shapiro, the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, has established a federal political action committee (PAC) called New Path PAC. While Shapiro has publicly stated he is solely focused on winning his gubernatorial reelection and helping Democrats in Pennsylvania, the creation of this PAC is seen as an indication that he might be considering a run for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. The PAC's official purpose is to aid Democrats in competitive Pennsylvania House races and potentially flip control of the chamber, but it also provides Shapiro with a platform to expand his political influence beyond state borders.

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Democratic Pennsylvania the New Path PAC

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Shapiro’s establishment of the New Path PAC is the loudest indication yet that he is considering a run for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, despite his repeated insistence that he will serve a full four-year term if reelected as Pennsylvania’s chief executive.
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🔮 Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) may be seeking reelection as the governor of Pennsylvania next month, but he may be setting his eyes on higher ambitions by starting a federal political action committee.
2026-10-16 · Washington Examiner
Josh Shapiro inches toward possible presidential run by launching federal PAC · mixed framing

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Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) may be seeking reelection as the governor of Pennsylvania next month, but he may be setting his eyes on higher ambitions by starting a federal political action committee. uncertain
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Shapiro’s establishment of the New Path PAC is the loudest indication yet that he is considering a run for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, despite his repeated insistence that he will serve a full four-year term if reelected as Pennsylvania’s chief executive. asserted
he → consider → executive
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