A tale of two Shapiro's
by Will Perez
by Will Perez
Ben Shapiro and Josh Shapiro. What do they have in common? More than you would think.
Both have the same last name. They're both Jewish. And according to new reports, both are running for president in 2028.
On the surface, the two Shapiros could not be more different. Ben, the rapid-fire conservative commentator known for his viral debates and hardline positions, has built a brand on critique — of progressives, of "big government," and of the very political establishment he now seeks to join. Josh, meanwhile, the current governor of Pennsylvania, is a Democrat shaped by public service, coalition-building, and a moderate pragmatism that’s won him praise from centrists and progressives alike.
But now, in a political twist worthy of the 21st-century reality show that American democracy has become, the Shapiro vs. Shapiro spectacle is heading to center stage.
A new poll from GSP found that Josh Shapiro would beat Ben, 50-49.