WHITEHALL, Pa. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro on Friday made a quick stop in Whitehall on his tour bus in a last-minute effort to garner support, saying he feels good about his chances, but will not "leave anything on the field."
About a hundred people attended the event, which took place in the parking lot of the labor union Teamsters 773 building and lasted for about two hours.
- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro spoke at the local Teamsters building, asking supporters to volunteer for his campaign
- About a hundred people attended the event, including local politicians
- Shapiro will continue his bus tour throughout the weekend
221104 Bus Tour Video.mp4Shapiro spoke about the power the Lehigh Valley has, specifically calling it the “swingiest valley in the nation.” He asked attendees to volunteer for his campaign during the four days leading up to the election.
“You're the ones that have the power in your hands,” Shapiro said. “My name may be on the ballot, but it's your rights and your future that [are] on the line, and you have to do your part.”
“You're the ones that have the power in your hands. My name may be on the ballot, but it's your rights and your future that [are] on the line, and you have to do your part.”
Josh Shapiro, Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Shapiro said in an interview that he feels good about his chances in the upcoming election, but he will not stop campaigning now.
“We feel really strong," he said. "But we also understand you can't leave anything on the field. So Austin [Davis] and I will continue to run hard until 8:01 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, election day, when the polls close.”
Lieutenant governor candidate Austin Davis, Congresswoman Susan Wild, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and head of Teamsters 773 Dennis Hower also spoke at the event. They all encouraged the crowd to vote for Shapiro.
Business agent for Teamsters 773 Rick Bachman said his organization plays hosts to candidates who support working issues. He said he will vote for Shapiro, who he said supports Teamsters.
“Josh has been coming out to speak to us and get our support for years," Bachman said. "He's been a good friend of the Teamsters. So I'm proud to wear his shirt and I will vote for him on election day."
Allentown resident Ninoshka Burgos said in an interview in Spanish that she came to the event because she thinks Shapiro will represent her as a transgender Latina.
“I believe that he will represent me as well as all Latinos and all low-income and middle-income people also,” Burgos said.
Shapiro will continue his bus tour throughout the weekend, with stops in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester and Bucks counties.