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Shapiro says officials must "lead by example" in heated rhetoric

According to reporting by CBS News US National, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that officials must "lead by example" amid what he called "dangerous" campaign rhetoric that's escalated as Election Day approaches.

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Shapiro says officials must "lead by example" in heated rhetoric: Official reporting from the CBS News US National confirms active developments in Pennsylvania. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.

“Shapiro says officials must "lead by example" in heated rhetoric: Official reporting from the CBS News US National confirms active developments in Pennsylvania. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.”

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  • •Coverage Domain: BREAKING
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Executive Briefing

According to reporting by CBS News US National, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that officials must "lead by example" amid what he called "dangerous" campaign rhetoric that's escalated as Election Day approaches.

Detailed Factual Report

Washington — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Sunday that lawmakers must "lead by example" amid what he called "dangerous" campaign rhetoric that's escalated as Election Day approaches .

"I think what you do is try and lead by example — as we are trying to do here, as I am trying to do here — try and bring back kindness in the face of the cruelty that we see from this president," Shapiro said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan ."

Shapiro, who was first elected governor in 2022 and is seeking reelection this year, spoke about the threats against him and his family. He highlighted the arson attack on the governor's residence in 2025 after he and his family celebrated the Jewish holiday of Passover with a Seder in the residence, saying, "It weighs on me, but it doesn't control me."

He said he has "profound differences from the person I'm running against, from the president and others."

Verified Data Points & Key Takeaways

  • Official Issuing Wire: CBS News US National
  • Editorial Desk: United States
  • Coverage Domain: BREAKING
  • Publication Status: Verified Journalistic Dispatch
  • Geographic Scope & Community Impact

  • Primary Region: Pennsylvania
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    Information in this article was compiled directly from records provided by CBS News US National. Access the primary source document at: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/josh-shapiro-pennsylvania-threats-campaign-rhetoric/. Reporting and editorial review conducted by the USA NOW News Desk.

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    Nov 1, 11:07 AM ET
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    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that officials must "lead by example" amid what he called "dangerous" campaign rhetoric that's escalated as Election Day approaches.

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