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Josh Shapiro is getting VP hype for a commanding win in Pa. — against a weak opponent

Shapiro's a potential pick for Kamala Harris' running mate. But his biggest triumph can’t be separated from its context: He defeated Doug Mastriano, an underfunded and extreme candidate.

Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers his second budget address in the Capitol building in Harrisburg in February. He's on the short list of potential running mates for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers his second budget address in the Capitol building in Harrisburg in February. He's on the short list of potential running mates for Vice President Kamala Harris.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer