In a groundbreaking move, Republican Liz Cheney campaigns with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, urging voters to reject the “depraved cruelty” of former President Donald Trump. Cheney, a former congresswoman from Wyoming, stated that she would be casting her vote for Harris, emphasizing the importance of putting patriotism ahead of partisanship. The event took place in Ripon, Wisconsin, where the Republican Party was established in 1854.
Cheney’s endorsement of Harris comes after she and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, announced their support for the Democratic ticket over Trump. Cheney emphasized her concerns about Trump’s attempts to undermine the integrity of US elections, referencing his false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
The event in Wisconsin took place amidst a federal case against Trump for election interference, with Cheney denouncing his character as unpresidential and calling on voters to reject his “depraved cruelty.” Cheney’s vocal criticism of Trump has resulted in backlash from the former president and his supporters, leading to her losing her leadership role in Congress and facing a primary defeat in Wyoming.
Cheney’s alliance with Harris highlights the growing divisions within the Republican Party, with prominent figures choosing to cross party lines in favor of upholding democratic values. The rally in Wisconsin underscores the importance of battleground states in the upcoming election, with polls showing Harris leading by a narrow margin in the state. There has been no response from Trump to Cheney’s endorsement of Harris.
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