Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is considered a strong contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. However, some strategists question how tested he truly is in intense campaigns. Shapiro has won multiple statewide races, but often against less-funded opponents. This lack of rigorous competition has led to speculation that he might be vulnerable to attack ads and opposition research. A Pennsylvania Democratic operative compared him to Scott Walker, who appeared strong but faltered in a presidential primary. Shapiro is currently running for his second gubernatorial term and is expected to win by a significant margin. His campaign has spent substantially more on advertising than his opponent, Stacy Garrity. Garrity has been outmatched financially, raising significantly less money. Republican strategists note that Shapiro has essentially had unopposed campaigns. He benefited from running against perceived weak Republican opponents in both his gubernatorial races. Shapiro also experienced unopposed Democratic primaries and consistently outspent his opponents for attorney general. Allies argue his easy wins are due to his strength as a candidate, deterring strong opposition. Shapiro's spokesperson stated their focus is on winning elections and opposing Donald Trump. Critics, however, argue that Shapiro has not faced significant scrutiny or costly negative advertising. His brief consideration as Kamala Harris' running mate in 2024 revealed potential weaknesses in handling negative press.