Summary
Utah's Republican Governor Spencer Cox praised Pennsylvania Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro during a CNN interview, suggesting Shapiro would make a good president. Governor Cox cited Shapiro's effective handling of economic and infrastructure challenges as reasons for his support. This praise is seen as unusual given the current political climate.
Key Facts
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox is a Republican and praised Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro on CNN.
- Cox thinks Shapiro would make a good president because of his work as governor.
- Cox admires Shapiro for his success in handling economic issues and infrastructure, like the rapid rebuilding of an I-95 overpass.
- Cox is known for prioritizing bipartisanship and practical governance.
- Josh Shapiro was elected as Pennsylvania's governor in 2022 and was previously the state's attorney general.
- Shapiro is considered a rising figure among Democrats, gaining national attention for his leadership skills and possibly running in the 2028 presidential election.
- Governor Cox announced he won't seek a third term as Utah's governor.
- Shapiro holds a 7% support rate among Democratic voters for the 2028 presidential election, according to a recent poll.
