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PCIntern

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Sat Aug 3, 2024, 05:40 PM Aug 3

Ok...it's time I fess up: [View all]

As many of you know, I practiced dentistry in Center City Philadelphia for well over forty years and lived in Montgomery County, about four miles from the City Line

I treated a number of patients who either went to school with Josh Shapiro, were adult friends of his and his family, and someone (and his family)who I will not name who works directly for him presently in his administration.

I have had many many conversations about Governor Shapiro over the years all the way back when he was the pristinely honest member and then chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, attorney general for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and now of course, Governor.

Not once, NOT ONCE, have I ever heard anyone impugn his integrity or intellect, and believe me, I had a few Republicans in my chair over the years. I don’t want to get into details for obvious reasons but the fact that he was and is so well regarded by the vast number of people who have dealt with him personally and professionally is testimony to his political strength.

Whatever decision is finally made by the Vice-President, a decision which I will absolutely respect, I want you all to know that from everyone I have ever spoken to about the Governor, respect and admiration for his honesty and professionalism was a given.

As a post-script: I still see patients one day a month in Philly and very recently saw an individual very very close to the Governor. This person disclosed nothing but personal feelings about the process and the ramifications for this person. Absolutely no “inside baseball”.

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Ok...it's time I fess up: [View all] PCIntern Aug 3 OP
Your testimonial is timely and welcome. Hekate Aug 3 #1
Thanks for the info, PC. elleng Aug 3 #2
I have no doubt that he's a completely upstanding man of excellent character. Ocelot II Aug 3 #3
I presume you got this from "the horse's mouth?" usonian Aug 3 #4
Great sensayuma. PCIntern Aug 3 #5
You set 'em up. Poifectly. usonian Aug 3 #14
You're a mess! PCIntern Aug 3 #22
I do not get this post NJCher Aug 3 #19
From Seinfeld. Cosmo Kramer mistakenly got a license plate ASSMAN usonian Aug 3 #24
Thanks for the explanation NJCher Aug 4 #41
Yet for some, the fact that he is a Jew, no matter how they try to dress it up, is more than enough to disqualify him. tritsofme Aug 3 #6
Of course... PCIntern Aug 3 #7
Relevant article if you get the chance... emulatorloo Aug 3 #9
Interesting...thanks! Nt PCIntern Aug 3 #11
Very informative, thanks! ShazzieB Aug 3 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author ShazzieB Aug 3 #27
His Jewishness (is that a word?) kind of feels like a set up to me Bucky Aug 4 #42
and that is exactly what Governor Walz has.......support and love from EVERYONE who has delt a kennedy Aug 3 #8
Every one she's considering is just terrific. emulatorloo Aug 3 #10
Yes indeed. The great thing is that I know I won't be disappointed, Ocelot II Aug 3 #13
We've got some good options in the Democratic party... GopherGal Aug 3 #21
thanks for your on the ground thoughts and insights . AllaN01Bear Aug 3 #12
Thank you, my dear PCIntern! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 3 #15
Thank you and PCIntern Aug 3 #16
Yes. This says a whole lot. soldierant Aug 3 #17
Thank you for that surfered Aug 3 #18
ethos is hard to come by NJCher Aug 3 #20
I have never heard anyone in this forum SocialDemocrat61 Aug 3 #23
I think PCIntern's point is quite straightforward. ShazzieB Aug 3 #28
Again SocialDemocrat61 Aug 3 #31
Oh, I see. ShazzieB Aug 3 #32
You know, PCIntern Aug 3 #35
Then why the big build up SocialDemocrat61 Aug 3 #38
Wow. Ok. PCIntern Aug 3 #39
It's seems like SocialDemocrat61 Aug 3 #40
Bye. PCIntern Aug 4 #44
Have a good day! SocialDemocrat61 Aug 4 #45
I ❤️ Him claudette Aug 3 #26
K&R spanone Aug 3 #29
This is a first hand account from a classmate. badhair77 Aug 3 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author ShazzieB Aug 3 #33
Wow, what a cool story! ShazzieB Aug 3 #34
One of our friends caught it on video. badhair77 Aug 4 #46
Aww.. your post is making me Cha Aug 3 #37
So Nice to Hear.. from those who know Gov Shapiro and NOT Cha Aug 3 #36
My daughter who lives in Ohio is rooting for him ismnotwasm Aug 4 #43
I think he would be a great pick! Dem4life1970 Aug 4 #47
TY! Lemon Lyman Aug 4 #48
Kicking again Hekate Aug 4 #49
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