Liz Cheney's Bold Endorsement for Kamala Harris
The Importance of Liz Cheney's Endorsement
When the “Republicans for Harris” rollout began in earnest a month ago, the effort featured some fairly prominent names, including former GOP governors, members of Congress, and even Republicans who served on Donald Trump’s White House team. In the days and weeks that followed, the list of Republicans backing Vice President Kamala Harris continued to grow. However, there was one name that many political observers in both parties were keenly focused on: What would former Rep. Liz Cheney do? That question now has an answer.
Cheney's Reasons for Supporting Harris
As reported by NBC News, Cheney stated: “It is crucially important for people to recognize not only is what I’ve just said about the danger Trump poses something that should prevent people from voting for him, but I don’t believe we have the luxury of writing in candidates’ names, particularly in swing states,” the Wyoming Republican said. She added, “As a conservative, as someone who believes in and cares about the Constitution, I have thought deeply about this. And because of the danger that Donald Trump poses, not only am I not voting for Donald Trump, but I will be voting for Kamala Harris.”
The Response from Harris' Campaign
Not surprisingly, the Harris campaign was delighted. “The Vice President is proud to have earned Congresswoman Cheney’s vote,” campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon said in a written statement. She described Cheney as a patriot who prioritizes American democracy.
Historical Context of Cheney's Stance
For those who’ve followed Cheney’s career, this announcement was hardly inevitable. A decade ago, it would have been inconceivable. Cheney, the Republican co-chair of the bipartisan Jan. 6 committee, recognized the unique threat her party’s nominee poses to the American political system, thus choosing to back his opponent.
Implications of Cheney's Endorsement
- Could this endorsement sway other Republicans?
- Voters face a binary choice between two major-party nominees.
- Cheney’s announcement serves as a reminder of the stakes involved in this election.
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