Parker has said that the National Guard 'will be part of the solution' in Kensington. But Shapiro, who would need to activate the Guard, said he's not considering doing so.
Parker has said that the National Guard"will be part of the solution" in Kensington. But Shapiro, who would need to activate the Guard, said he's not considering doing so.
Mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, left, and Gov. Josh Shapiro, right, at Pinn Memorial Baptist Church, in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Shapiro made an Election Day campaign stop with Parker.Both are center-left Democrats and former state representatives. They entered the State House the same year and worked together in Harrisburg. And some of their staff members have ties with each other.
But Shapiro on Tuesday appeared to pour some cold water on an idea floated on the campaign trail by Parker, who is expected to prevail over RepublicanThat would require the governor to activate the guard. But Shapiro didn’t sound too hot in the idea when asked about it Tuesday. “Look, I’m happy to hear her out. That’s not something I’m contemplating at this time,” Shapiro said.”Cherelle and I have worked together for really two decades. We served together in the House. She’s someone I know well,” Shapiro said while attending Democrats’ traditional Election Day lunch gathering at South Jazz Kitchen.
“Her views on law and order and addressing crime in our communities are really in sync with where most Philadelphians are, certainly with where I am.”
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