Liz Cheney to Assist Harris in Pursuing Republican Votes in a Battleground State
This marks the first occasion that Cheney has joined Harris on the campaign trail since offering her endorsement of the vice president.
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Kamala Harris is set to visit Ripon, Wisconsin, the site often referred to as the birthplace of the Republican Party, and she will have notable support.
On Thursday, Harris will campaign alongside former Rep. Liz Cheney, as Ripon was where a 19th-century gathering took place of those opposed to the expansion of slavery, ultimately leading to the formation of the Republican Party.
The vice president aims to connect with independent voters and disaffected Republicans, like Cheney, who have chosen to reject their party's path and oppose Donald Trump's reelection.
According to a statement from Harris's campaign prior to the visit, she is expected to commend Cheney for her bravery in confronting Trump during her time as vice chair of the House committee investigating the events of the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
This appearance marks the first occasion Cheney, a lifelong Republican, has campaigned alongside Harris since endorsing her last month. Cheney, known for her outspoken criticism of Trump, lost her congressional seat after denouncing him in the wake of the January 6, 2021, riot and voting to impeach him for inciting insurrection.
Additionally, Cheney's father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, has also endorsed Harris, stating that voters “have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution.”
Trump, meanwhile, has dismissed these endorsements, labeling them as “irrelevant.”
During her visit to Wisconsin, Harris intends to express that while Republicans may not align with her on every issue, her commitment to upholding the Constitution remains steadfast, as noted by her campaign.
Harris has garnered endorsements from over 200 individuals associated with past Republican administrations, including President George H.W. Bush, President George W. Bush, the late Sen. John McCain, and Sen. Mitt Romney from Utah.
This level of prominent Republican support for a Democratic candidate is unprecedented in U.S. history. However, polling indicates that their endorsements may not significantly shift the broader electorate; an ABC News/Ipsos poll reveals that 93 percent of likely Republican voters continue to favor Trump over Harris, mirroring the approval he received in 2020.
Olivia Brown contributed to this report for TROIB News
On Thursday, Harris will campaign alongside former Rep. Liz Cheney, as Ripon was where a 19th-century gathering took place of those opposed to the expansion of slavery, ultimately leading to the formation of the Republican Party.
The vice president aims to connect with independent voters and disaffected Republicans, like Cheney, who have chosen to reject their party's path and oppose Donald Trump's reelection.
According to a statement from Harris's campaign prior to the visit, she is expected to commend Cheney for her bravery in confronting Trump during her time as vice chair of the House committee investigating the events of the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
This appearance marks the first occasion Cheney, a lifelong Republican, has campaigned alongside Harris since endorsing her last month. Cheney, known for her outspoken criticism of Trump, lost her congressional seat after denouncing him in the wake of the January 6, 2021, riot and voting to impeach him for inciting insurrection.
Additionally, Cheney's father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, has also endorsed Harris, stating that voters “have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution.”
Trump, meanwhile, has dismissed these endorsements, labeling them as “irrelevant.”
During her visit to Wisconsin, Harris intends to express that while Republicans may not align with her on every issue, her commitment to upholding the Constitution remains steadfast, as noted by her campaign.
Harris has garnered endorsements from over 200 individuals associated with past Republican administrations, including President George H.W. Bush, President George W. Bush, the late Sen. John McCain, and Sen. Mitt Romney from Utah.
This level of prominent Republican support for a Democratic candidate is unprecedented in U.S. history. However, polling indicates that their endorsements may not significantly shift the broader electorate; an ABC News/Ipsos poll reveals that 93 percent of likely Republican voters continue to favor Trump over Harris, mirroring the approval he received in 2020.
Olivia Brown contributed to this report for TROIB News
