Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney recently urged anti-Trump Republicans and independents to consider voting for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election, stating that simply writing in another candidate other than Donald Trump is not enough. Cheney, who has never voted for a Democrat before, cited Trump’s threat to the republic and his attempts to seize power using violence as reasons to support Harris. She praised Harris for her speech at the Democratic National Convention and compared it to something former GOP Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush could have given.
Cheney criticized Republicans who have abandoned conservative principles to support Trump, emphasizing the need for a true conservative movement to rebuild after the election. She endorsed Harris last week, with her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, also announcing his intention to vote for Harris. However, critics like Sen. Tom Cotton dismissed the impact of Cheney’s endorsement, arguing that endorsements are not what will decide the election.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s endorsement of Harris was based on his criticism of Trump’s claims of a stolen election and his belief that Trump cannot be trusted with power. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum questioned whether Cheney’s endorsement would sway undecided voters, given his history as a divisive figure in politics. Sen. Bernie Sanders commended the Cheneys for their endorsement of Harris, citing their defense of democracy in a critical moment in American history. Overall, Cheney’s endorsement of Harris reflects a growing trend of Republicans willing to break party lines to oppose Trump and support a candidate they believe will uphold democratic values.
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