Pennsylvania's rural and red counties are listening to a Democrat

At the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Jan. 15, Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke with attendees and vendors while accompanied by state police and reporters; some vendors said they did not vote for him and do not plan to in November, and Shapiro said he respected their honesty.

Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, moved through the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Jan. 15, greeting visitors near the New Holland tractor display. His appearance drew state police, Future Farmers of America volunteers and camera-toting reporters. He spoke with a range of attendees, including vendors who said they did not vote for him and do not plan to in November. Shapiro said he respected their honesty and vendors reported they were okay with his showing up at an event that highlights rural life. Observed details: - The interaction took place at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Jan. 15 near the New Holland tractor display. - Gov. Josh Shapiro was present and engaged directly with attendees and vendors. - A visible group including state police, Future Farmers of America volunteers, and reporters accompanied the visit. - Some vendors told reporters they did not vote for Shapiro and said they do not plan to vote for him in November. - Vendors said they were comfortable with his attendance at an event that showcases rural life. Summary: The visit illustrated that a Democratic governor can meet and converse with people in rural and red counties even when some do not support him electorally. Undetermined at this time.