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Pennsylvania's Governor Chat: A Job Talk with Elon Musk

Pennsylvania, USAThu Oct 10 2024
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently confirmed a conversation with tech billionaire Elon Musk. The chat happened over a game of football, the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Dallas Cowboys. They talked about Musk's ideas for investing in Pennsylvania, creating jobs, and boosting the economy. Shapiro, who's known for his support of Vice President Kamala Harris, emphasized that politics weren't part of their discussion. Musk is a big supporter of former President Donald Trump and has even started a pro-Trump super PAC. Despite their different political views, Shapiro and Musk focused on economic growth. Shapiro especially wants to see more investment in southwestern Pennsylvania. When asked about Musk's past comments against unions, Shapiro stood firm, saying unions are crucial for the middle class and Pennsylvania's strength. This call happened at a critical time, just weeks before the upcoming election. Both presidential campaigns are heavily focusing on Pennsylvania, a key swing state. While Musk is campaigning for Trump, Shapiro has been busy supporting Harris. Interestingly, Musk has ties to Pennsylvania, having attended the University of Pennsylvania.

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    How does Gov. Josh Shapiro plan to ensure that economic opportunities remain union-friendly, given Elon Musk's history of anti-union comments?
    Is Musk's planned campaigning in Pennsylvania part of a larger strategy to sway the election through non-traditional means?
    Did Musk's call indirectly influence Gov. Shapiro's stance on certain issues close to the election?

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