Harris and Trump are poised to go head-to-head in Philadelphia in their first and maybe only debate before Election Day.
But among those advocating for Harris will be two people who worked in the White House for Trump.
Scaramucci and Troye are not the only Republicans who have announced their support for Harris, and the Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign rolled out “Republicans for Harris” to bolster outreach to GOP voters who oppose Trump.
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.”
Former Vice President Dick Cheney The former vice president joined his daughter, Liz Cheney, in announcing his plan to vote for Harris in November.
In addition to being vice president to President George W. Bush, Cheney was secretary of Defense under President George H.W.
That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.”
Kinzinger delivered a message to GOP voters to “vote for our bedrock values and vote for Kamala Harris.”
“Kamala Harris tells the truth.
“Kamala Harris is capable and has a great team,” he said in a July social media post.
Washington — Although Vice President Kamala Harris faces a formidable opponent in the Republican Party going into Tuesday’s presidential debate with former President Donald Trump, she is still receiving a growing number of Republican endorsements in anticipation of the 2024 election.
This will be Harris and Trump’s first—and possibly only—debate before Election Day, and it takes place in Philadelphia. Following the match, ABC News will host a spin room where both candidates will have surrogates. However, Harris will have two supporters who were Trump’s White House employees.
Speaking out against the former president, Harris’ campaign announced that Anthony Scaramucci—who briefly served as Trump’s White House communications director—and Olivia Troye, who advised Vice President Mike Pence on Homeland Security, will be in Philadelphia.
The campaign of the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris, launched “Republicans for Harris” in an effort to increase outreach to Republican voters who are against Trump. Scaramucci and Troye are not the only Republicans who have declared their support for Harris.
At the August Democratic National Convention, a number of Republicans supported Harris, while over 200 former White House staffers of George H. A. W. Bush and George W. Sen. Bush and Mr. Mitt Romney alongside the deceased Sen. John McCain endorsed the Democratic nominee by signing a letter.
Former Rep. Elizabeth Cheney.
At a Duke University event on September 23, Cheney, one of the most outspoken Republican opponents of Trump, declared her intention to vote for Harris. 4. . She spent six years in the House representing Wyoming, including two years as conference chair for the GOP before pro-Trump Republicans forced her out of the position and she was defeated in a primary by a challenger backed by Trump.
In swing states, especially, Cheney remarked, “I don’t think we have the luxury of writing in candidates’ names.”. “I have given this a lot of thought as a conservative who values and respects the Constitution. In addition, I will be voting for Kamala Harris instead of Donald Trump due to the threat he poses. ****.
Dick Cheney, a former vice president.
Announcing his intention to support Harris in November, the former vice president was joined by his daughter, Liz Cheney. As a four-term president, Cheney has a lengthy history in Republican politics. Being President George W. Bush’s vice president is one thing. Under President George H.W. Bush, Cheney served as Secretary of Defense. W. Bush and President Gerald Ford’s White House Chief of Staff. For a decade, he served as Wyoming’s representative in the House.
He declared in a statement on September that “in our nation’s 248-year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump.”. 6. . “After the electorate rejected him, he attempted to rig the previous election with violence and lies to maintain his position of power. He will never again be trusted with authority. To protect our Constitution, it is our collective responsibility as citizens to put country before party. I will therefore vote for Kamala Harris, the vice president. “. .
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger.
Kinzinger has been one of Trump’s most vocal opponents, much like Liz Cheney. Aug. 16 saw the former congressman from Illinois speak at the Democratic National Convention. 22 to implore Republican supporters of Harris in November.
“The Republican Party’s soul has been suffocated by Donald Trump,” he declared. “My party has been infected by his underlying weakness. “. .
Kinzinger told GOP voters, “Show your support for Kamala Harris and vote for our core principles. “.
Grisham, Stephanie.
Before leaving on January 5, Grisham worked for Trump as the first lady Melania Trump’s chief of staff and as the White House press secretary. 6, 2021, when a group of supporters of the former president broke into the U. S. capital. In her speech on the second night of the Democratic National Convention, she denounced Trump as having “no empathy, no morals, and no fidelity to the truth.”. “.”.
“I cherish my nation more than my political affiliation,” Grisham declared. Kamala Harris is an honest person. I vote for her because she respects the American people. ****.
Olivia Troye.
Troye, a Pence advisor, also spoke at the DNC to criticize Trump and express her support for Harris.
Recalling that the Republican nominee’s intention is “to sow doubt and division,” she described supporting Harris as a vote in favor of democracy.
Regarding the GOP, she declared, “You’re not betraying our party.”. “You are defending our nation. “.
Scaramucci, Anthony.
Before being fired in July 2017 after only 11 days in the position, Scaramucci oversaw White House communications. Since then, in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, he has attacked Trump and the GOP, branding it a “Trumpist party.”.
He said on social media in July that Kamala Harris “has a great team” and is capable.
Prior to Georgia Lt. Gov. Duncan Geoff.
As Georgia’s lieutenant governor, Duncan and Trump disagreed over his attempts to revoke the 2020 election results. He also made a speech at the DNC urging other Republicans to back Harris in the race for president.
“You know what’s right, my fellow Republicans back home who want to get back on track with policy, empathy, and tone. After praising Harris as a “steady hand,” Duncan said, “now let’s have the guts to do it in November.”. “.”.
