Who Are the Republicans Turning to Harris?

The “Republicans for Harris” campaign was launched on Sunday to unite anti-Trump Republicans behind the Democrat ticket.

From the Harris campaign: Launch of Republicans for Harris. pic.twitter.com/dfhZWUGXRP

— Byron York (@ByronYork) August 4, 2024

CNN writes:

The rollout will include outreach from Republicans to Republicans, targeted ads and themed events as aides aim to convince voters that Kamala Harris is not a “San Francisco radical” and that Donald Trump and others have changed. In an election that is once again looking tight, the Harris campaign is hoping that Republicans repelled by Trump and independent moderates can help make a difference for the vice president in critical states.

At its core, the latest effort targets Republicans who see Trump as anathema or the kind of existential threat to democracy that would compel them to cross party lines and who had bought into Biden as an acceptable alternative.

Aides who have been shifting from @joebiden.com to @kamalaharris.com email addresses acknowledge now that the outreach to these Republicans had become difficult as confidence in Biden spiraled after his dismal debate performance. A post-debate call with supporters of Trump’s former GOP primary rival Nikki Haley was marked by several expressions of diminished confidence in Biden, another reflection of how deep the president’s problems were, according to one person involved.

Former Trump White House official Olivia Troye approves of Walz, Harris’ VP pick:

Gov Tim Walz is a fantastic VP choice for Kamala Harris. He’s a veteran, a responsible gun owner, a former teacher, and a steadfast supporter of farmers and American families. What impressed me about Walz was his ability to push back against Donald Trump’s disrespect & bullying…

— Olivia of Troye (@OliviaTroye) August 6, 2024

Former Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-Va.) also stands with “Republicans for Harris.”

In EVERYTHING we do, sanity must be the baseline. Facts are how we determine right from wrong. Our country is more important than a political party. Ignorance must be fought.

Why I Support Kamala Harris For President | CotS Take https://t.co/7DmNDTJ45x via @YouTube

— Denver Riggleman – Coalition of the Sane (@RepRiggleman) August 5, 2024

Here you can see former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, Geoff Duncan, provide his take on why he’s choosing Harris.

People aren’t impressed with the “Republicans for Harris” campaign.

There is no such thing as Republicans For Harris pic.twitter.com/CBzq1UWmeb

— Stuck in New Jersey (@JP61926104) August 4, 2024

There is no such thing as “Republicans for Harris”.

Just another lie from the democrats and the media.

— Real Defender🇺🇸 (@real_defender) August 4, 2024

Is this a Judas moment for the Republicans who’ve cast their lot in with Harris? How would you explain the mindset shift of some of these so-called Republicans?