Republican Liz Cheney Campaigns With Harris In Wisconsin

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Facts

  • On Thursday, former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney formally endorsed Vice Pres. Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Ripon, Wisconsin — known as the birthplace of the Republican Party.[1][2][3]
  • Cheney, who lost her Wyoming seat to a Trump-endorsed candidate two years ago, said of Harris: 'I know that she loves our country, and I know she will be a president for all Americans.'[4]
  • Denouncing former Pres. Donald Trump, she stated that she had 'never voted for a Democrat' but would 'proudly' cast her vote for Harris. She added, 'Violence does not and must never determine who rules us. Voters do.'[5][6]
  • Cheney, who served on the House Jan. 6 select committee and voted to impeach Trump over his actions surrounding the Capitol riots, privately endorsed Harris last month during an event at Duke University.[2][3][7]
  • Cheney joins high-profile Republicans, including former Reps. Denver Riggleman and Adam Kinzinger as well as former Sen. Jeff Flake, in supporting Harris.[8]
  • Meanwhile, Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp are scheduled to appear together in Georgia on Friday. This will be their first joint appearance since 2020.[9][10]

Sources: [1]Forbes, [2]NBC, [3]CBS, [4]PBS NewsHour, [5]Associated Press, [6]The Express Tribune, [7]ABC News, [8]Newsweek, [9]Politico and [10]Los Angeles Times.

Narratives

  • Democratic narrative, as provided by New York Times. Cheney's support for Harris demonstrates a principled stand against the threat Trump poses to democracy. Her willingness to put country over party exemplifies true patriotism and should inspire other conservatives to follow suit. This bipartisan effort is crucial for preserving American democratic institutions.
  • Republican narrative, as provided by New York Post and FOX News. Cheney's endorsement of Harris is a betrayal of conservative values and the Republican Party. Her actions only serve to divide the GOP and weaken its chances of victory in crucial swing states. True conservatives should remain united behind Trump to protect traditional American values and policies.

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