Kamala Harris Teams Up with Liz Cheney in Birthplace of Republican Party
Liz Cheney, a former Republican congresswoman and daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, joined Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Ripon, Wisconsin, the birthplace of the Republican Party. This event marks the first time Cheney has actively campaigned for Harris, part of a broader initiative by the Democratic ticket to win over Republicans disillusioned with former President Donald Trump.
The two women appeared together at the historic Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon, where meetings in 1854 led to the creation of the Republican Party. Harris is leveraging this historical context to emphasize her commitment to upholding the foundational principles of the Republican Party while affirming her dedication to the rule of law.
Cheney’s endorsement of Harris comes after she publicly stated that she would vote for Harris due to the threat posed by Trump. Her father, Dick Cheney, also endorsed Harris, citing Trump as a danger to the Republic and emphasizing the importance of prioritizing country over party loyalty.
The event is part of a concerted effort by the Harris campaign to appeal to Republicans disaffected by Trump. The campaign has launched several initiatives, including “Republicans for Harris” events across battleground states and a new ad featuring a direct-to-camera appeal from a two-time Trump voter in Pennsylvania.
