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'Unprecedented': Launch of 'Republicans for Harris' causes commotion [View all]

https://www.alternet.org/republicans-for-harris/

Vice President Kamala Harris is scoring support not only from top Democratic leaders, but also GOP leaders, as the group, "Republicans for Harris," officially announced its launch via social media Sunday. Per the report, ex-Trump White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said in a statement, "I encourage other Trump administration officials who saw the tyrant we worked for in office to speak out and stand with Kamala Harris this November to keep integrity in the White House and ensure democracy for our country."

Already signing on as supporters: former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld (the 2016 Libertarian nominee for vice president who then challenged Trump in the 2020 Republican primary), former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, Kinzinger, former Virginia Rep. Denver Riggleman, former Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh (who also challenged Trump in the 2020 primary) and former Trump press secretary Stephanie Grisham.

Former US Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-FL) replied to the announcement via X, writing: "There is nothing 'conservative' about Donald Trump. Conservatives believe in the Constitution, not a 'man’s' ego. Endorsing American democracy and the future today, and leaving the past in the dust.I’m endorsing @KamalaHarris". Joe Walsh replied to Kinzinger's post, adding: "14 yrs ago, @AdamKinzinger & I were 2 conservative Republicans elected to Congress. 14yrs later, Adam & I are 2 conservatives endorsing Kamala Harris. What happened? The GOP became an authoritarian-embracing cult. Republicans, join us. You’re better than Trump. @RepsForHarris."

Bloomberg Opinion executive editor Tim O'Brien commented: "I don’t anticipate Democrats for Trump to be gathering on Zoom anytime soon." Former US attorney and MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance added: "This widespread endorsement of the opposition candidate from members of a presidential candidate's own party is unprecedented. So is Trump's utter disregard for our Constitution & rule of law."

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'Unprecedented': Launch of 'Republicans for Harris' causes commotion [View all] Bundbuster Aug 4 OP

Will they be doing a "republicans for Harris" public zoom fundraiser? Think. Again. Aug 4 #1

Get Thee To Greatest Page! lindysalsagal Aug 4 #2

Great quotes for Kamala ads include "You're better than Trump." Doodley Aug 4 #3

I love that. Can you supply a link to one (or more) of these ads? erronis Aug 4 #22

These are only suggested taglines for ads. I agree, they might make the right think. Doodley Aug 4 #49

That one jumped out at me, as well. Paladin Aug 4 #30

Yes, it would. Haggard Celine Aug 4 #41

Even better. (nt) Paladin Aug 4 #52

Waiting for Christie & Mittens Bundbuster Aug 4 #4

And Liz anamnua Aug 4 #7

Hell yes - she should be the Chairwoman Bundbuster Aug 4 #8

Liz Cheney already endorsed her. ananda Aug 4 #21

When? obamanut2012 Aug 4 #60

I would love to see them, and Liz Cheney, sign on. ShazzieB Aug 4 #43

Will this begin the crumbling of the MAGA cult? Will some question their positions? Hermit-The-Prog Aug 4 #5

One can only hope Bundbuster Aug 4 #9

I can almost imagine a russian torpedo fired at that rusty old boat. erronis Aug 4 #24

The Trumptanic alterfurz Aug 4 #53

The sharks can't wait! nt reACTIONary Aug 4 #58

Dear Goddess, I sure hope so. sheshe2 Aug 4 #32

Never dreamed I would look to a prosecutor for a return to hope and happiness. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 4 #33

I know - me neither dai13sy Aug 4 #42

IKR!? sheshe2 Aug 4 #48

That's too much to hope for orthoclad Aug 4 #62

Remember the good old days, when Joe Walsh was considered "extreme"? RandomNumbers Aug 4 #6

Yep, extreme can be relative. paleotn Aug 4 #10

He actually seems to have "gotten it." Sounds pretty clear-headed to me. Like Scaramucci and others. Evolve Dammit Aug 4 #12

Joe was all-in on The Tea Juice once. czarjak Aug 4 #14

Adam Kinsinger chair? Liz Cheney? Jeff Flake? Any others driven out by your new MAGAT GOP? Step up folks Evolve Dammit Aug 4 #11

"Conservative" is so twen-cen orthoclad Aug 4 #13

I can not see what you're getting at... Beartracks Aug 4 #29

I see what you did there! ShazzieB Aug 4 #35

Starts with 'N', ends in 'i' ? Batshit_Bruin_CA Aug 4 #44

More: starts with 'N' ends in 'i': Batshit_Bruin_CA Aug 4 #51

Nauplii orthoclad Aug 4 #56

The one that rhymes with "not see." soldierant Aug 4 #57

Yet another reason to rejoice! nt LAS14 Aug 4 #15

These Republicans will never be part of the Republican Party ever again Wednesdays Aug 4 #16

FORMIDABLE!!!!! Mme. Defarge Aug 4 #17

Now we wait for the "democrats for trump" group mucifer Aug 4 #18

I think they are collecting those at the Project 2025 site erronis Aug 4 #26

Who needs Russian kleptocrats when we have Musk and Zuck and... orthoclad Aug 4 #59

Why not start one? KS Toronado Aug 4 #55

DUPE bif Aug 4 #19

Not exactly. And yes, many posts cover the same topics. Only one or two rise to visibility. erronis Aug 4 #28

Seriously the search function isn't great. edisdead Aug 4 #47

Got to love the "ensure democracy for our country" part. Repubs hate that. EarnestPutz Aug 4 #20

Republicans for Harris Launches with Endorsements from Across the Country LetMyPeopleVote Aug 4 #23

I want at least one Bush, one Cheney. And Mittens obamanut2012 Aug 4 #25

The Bush girls are Dems?? onetexan Aug 4 #45

Suck on that little Donny tRump Blue Owl Aug 4 #27

I didn't see that coming. Dave Bowman Aug 4 #31

I notice that Lynn Cheney has yet to join Mblaze Aug 4 #34

Kinzinger is from Illinois not Florida relayerbob Aug 4 #36

We'll take your endorsements and votes but our bus is full and their's no room for your antiquated conservatism Cheezoholic Aug 4 #37

Pretty sure they're not trying to get on our bus. ShazzieB Aug 4 #38

Well I don't trust republicans period. I'd even lay money these folks cleave off the more moderate corporate centrists Cheezoholic Aug 4 #40

If we want a healthy democracy, it would be good... LAS14 Aug 5 #67

This isn't about us supporting them. It's about them supoorting Harris over Trump JI7 Aug 4 #61

At a time like this we can't afford to be too choosy about our allies. anamnua Aug 9 #73

It's time to add all these votes to the other side. LilElf70 Aug 4 #39

I welcome Pro Democracy Allies like this! Dem4life1970 Aug 4 #46

GOP "leaders"??? lol... WarGamer Aug 4 #50

I know a lot of people on DU have stated they hate all Republicans and would never give them credit for anything. But I Martin68 Aug 4 #54

Great to have their votes, but they are going to want her to bend to the right once she's in office... C Moon Aug 5 #63

You are better than Trump! BlueWavePsych Aug 5 #64

Paging Susan Collins MaineBlueBear Aug 5 #65

Adam Kinzinger is a former Rep. from Illinois, not Florida. sinkingfeeling Aug 5 #66

Olympic Ads. SayItLoud Aug 5 #68

Incroyable!!!!! Mme. Defarge Aug 5 #69

Someone like Pence could make a difference but I doubt he will endorse Harris, he is still a coward AlexSFCA Aug 5 #70

Holy shit orangecrush Aug 5 #71

"You're better than Trump" wryter2000 Aug 5 #72