The Harris-Walz campaign is using former House Rep. Liz Cheney in a final appeal to Republicans in Wisconsin, a critical battleground state. Cheney and political commentator Charlie Sykes are featured in new radio ads criticizing former President Trump and promoting Vice President Kamala Harris. Cheney expressed concerns about Trump’s proposals and praised Harris as someone who would put the country first. Sykes emphasized the importance of democracy, the rule of law, and character in this election. Outreach to Republicans and Republican-leaning independents has been a key aspect of Harris’ campaign, with polls showing a close race between Trump and Harris in Wisconsin.
Cheney and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, have been prominent GOP supporters of Harris. In Wisconsin, Harris has received endorsements from Republican state senator Robert Cowles and Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly, who left the GOP after the Capitol riot but was re-elected as mayor. Some Republicans, such as former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, have shown support for Harris, but the majority continue to support Trump. Despite Cheney’s efforts to reach out to Republicans, the Trump campaign has dismissed her as a “stone-cold loser” and criticized her for campaigning with Harris. The campaign communications director referred to both Cheney and Harris as proponents of endless wars, killers of Social Security, and enemies of American workers.
Harris’ campaign has made Republican outreach a priority, with a focus on appealing to Republican and Republican-leaning voters in Wisconsin and other key battleground states. Cheney’s involvement in the campaign, along with the support of other prominent Republicans, underscores the importance of reaching across party lines in this election. The close race in Wisconsin between Trump and Harris suggests that these efforts to win over Republican voters could have an impact on the outcome of the election. Despite pushback from the Trump campaign and his allies, Harris has continued to make inroads with Republican voters through endorsements and outreach efforts.
The radio ads featuring Cheney and Sykes highlight concerns about Trump’s policies and actions, emphasizing the need for strong leadership and a commitment to democracy. Cheney’s criticism of Trump’s proposals and her endorsement of Harris signal a shift within the GOP, with some members breaking ranks to support the Democratic ticket. Sykes’ emphasis on the values of democracy, the rule of law, and character reflects a broader concern among Republicans about the direction of the country under Trump’s leadership. These ads, along with endorsements from other Republicans, are part of a concerted effort by the Harris-Walz campaign to appeal to a broad spectrum of voters and build a coalition across party lines.
Despite facing criticism from the Trump campaign and his allies, Cheney and other Republicans who have endorsed Harris are standing by their decision to support the Democratic ticket. Their willingness to break ranks with their party and endorse a Democratic candidate reflects a growing sense of disillusionment with Trump and a desire for change among some members of the GOP. The close race in Wisconsin and other battleground states suggests that Republican outreach efforts by the Harris-Walz campaign could make a difference in the outcome of the election. As Election Day approaches, the impact of these efforts to appeal to Republican voters will become clear, with the possibility of a shift in support that could tip the balance in favor of the Democratic ticket.
