“The roots of my faith and support of Israel were formed decades ago,” Shapiro said in a phone interview on Tuesday, following a speech on hate-fueled violence. “I don’t waffle or waver because of what the polling said,” he told the Forward. His stance has yet to satisfy Democrats who want sharper opposition to Israel. He and other Jewish Democratic governors, including JB Pritzker of Illinois and Josh Stein of North Carolina, are consistently mentioned as possible contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028. Asked if he will be praying for his political success during services in the upcoming High Holidays, Shapiro said, “I never pray about work.