In a surprising move that caught the attention of many across the nation, former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney joined forces with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin last Thursday. Together, they took a stand against Donald Trump, encouraging voters to put love of country above political loyalty. Cheney, who has consistently criticized Trump for his actions and rhetoric, made headlines by supporting Harris, despite their political differences.
Cheney's backing of Harris is seen as an extraordinary step, especially given her role as a leading Republican figure on the committee that looked into the January 6 Capitol incident. Her decision to vote for a Democrat—Harris—in this year's election shows how deeply she believes Trump is not suitable for presidency. Speaking in Ripon, where the Republican Party was born, Cheney didn't hold back in her critique of Trump, labeling him as unfit for leadership due to his behavior and attempts to undermine the 2020 election results.
This endorsement comes at a crucial time for Harris, who is actively seeking support from moderate and conservative voters in key states like Wisconsin. Cheney’s approval could sway independents and some Republicans towards Harris' camp, despite Cheney’s conservative background.
During their joint appearance, Cheney did not mince words about the dangers she believes Trump poses to democracy and highlighted his involvement in the Capitol riot as disqualifying him from holding office again. She described him in stark terms as "petty" and "cruel." On her part, Harris commended Cheney's bravery for speaking out against Trump and aligning with values she admires in leaders: courage and dedication to public service.
The timing is notable too because it follows recent legal developments involving Trump. Just days before their campaign event, a judge released new evidence related to charges against Trump for trying to manipulate the 2020 election outcome—a charge he denies.
Cheney’s stance is even more significant considering her family's long-standing connection with the Republican Party; her father is former Vice President Dick Cheney, who also endorses Harris over Trump. This marks a clear departure from current party leadership direction. Despite ideological differences with Harris on various issues, Cheney stressed their mutual commitment to upholding constitutional principles.
However, winning over Republican voters remains challenging for Harris. Recent polls suggest difficulties in attracting GOP support though she slightly leads over Trump among all voters in several vital swing states.
Cheney called upon voters to look beyond Trump's "depravity" and unite behind Harris for the sake of defending American democratic values. This appeal comes amid a noticeable shift within certain GOP circles away from Trump towards endorsing Harris's bid for presidency.
This trend was evident when former Republicans voiced their opposition to Trump at an event in Greensboro just a day prior to Cheney’s endorsement of Harris. Among them were figures like ex-Congressman Denver Riggleman and former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr who criticized Trump's threat to democracy and rule of law while showing support for Harris.
With endorsements from various sectors—including over 230 former Bush-McCain-Romney supporters—Harris's campaign gains momentum against an embattled but persistent Trump campaigning hard in battleground states like Michigan.
As we edge closer to the next presidential election cycle, this unique partnership between Cheney and Harris not only highlights internal conflicts within the Republican Party but also underscores what's at stake in hotly contested areas such as Wisconsin where elections can go either way by slim margins.
Kamala Harris just now at her Wisconsin Rally with Liz Cheney:
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“I also want to thank your father, Vice President Dick Cheney, for his support, and what he has done to serve our country.”
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Cheney's backing of Harris is seen as an extraordinary step, especially given her role as a leading Republican figure on the committee that looked into the January 6 Capitol incident. Her decision to vote for a Democrat—Harris—in this year's election shows how deeply she believes Trump is not suitable for presidency. Speaking in Ripon, where the Republican Party was born, Cheney didn't hold back in her critique of Trump, labeling him as unfit for leadership due to his behavior and attempts to undermine the 2020 election results.
This endorsement comes at a crucial time for Harris, who is actively seeking support from moderate and conservative voters in key states like Wisconsin. Cheney’s approval could sway independents and some Republicans towards Harris' camp, despite Cheney’s conservative background.
During their joint appearance, Cheney did not mince words about the dangers she believes Trump poses to democracy and highlighted his involvement in the Capitol riot as disqualifying him from holding office again. She described him in stark terms as "petty" and "cruel." On her part, Harris commended Cheney's bravery for speaking out against Trump and aligning with values she admires in leaders: courage and dedication to public service.
The timing is notable too because it follows recent legal developments involving Trump. Just days before their campaign event, a judge released new evidence related to charges against Trump for trying to manipulate the 2020 election outcome—a charge he denies.
Cheney’s stance is even more significant considering her family's long-standing connection with the Republican Party; her father is former Vice President Dick Cheney, who also endorses Harris over Trump. This marks a clear departure from current party leadership direction. Despite ideological differences with Harris on various issues, Cheney stressed their mutual commitment to upholding constitutional principles.
However, winning over Republican voters remains challenging for Harris. Recent polls suggest difficulties in attracting GOP support though she slightly leads over Trump among all voters in several vital swing states.
Cheney called upon voters to look beyond Trump's "depravity" and unite behind Harris for the sake of defending American democratic values. This appeal comes amid a noticeable shift within certain GOP circles away from Trump towards endorsing Harris's bid for presidency.
This trend was evident when former Republicans voiced their opposition to Trump at an event in Greensboro just a day prior to Cheney’s endorsement of Harris. Among them were figures like ex-Congressman Denver Riggleman and former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr who criticized Trump's threat to democracy and rule of law while showing support for Harris.
With endorsements from various sectors—including over 230 former Bush-McCain-Romney supporters—Harris's campaign gains momentum against an embattled but persistent Trump campaigning hard in battleground states like Michigan.
As we edge closer to the next presidential election cycle, this unique partnership between Cheney and Harris not only highlights internal conflicts within the Republican Party but also underscores what's at stake in hotly contested areas such as Wisconsin where elections can go either way by slim margins.
