Liz Cheney, the Republican politician who has been widely rejected by her party, recently made an appearance in Wisconsin to campaign alongside Kamala Harris.
This move has raised eyebrows, considering the mixed reception of the Cheneys within both the Republican and Democratic parties. The endorsement of the Cheneys, who are disliked by both the left and the right, could potentially alienate some of Harris' supporters.
Harris, in her speech, expressed her gratitude for the endorsement, stating, "It is my profound honor to have your support. And I also want to thank your father, VP Dick Cheney, for his support and what he has done to serve our country." This statement, however, has been met with skepticism, as Liz Cheney's disdain for former President Donald Trump is well-known. Her endorsement of Harris could be seen as a strategic move to gain favor with the Democrats, rather than a courageous act.
Harris' praise of Dick Cheney, who has been referred to as Darth Vader or Satan by the left, was also met with amusement and disbelief. Her tense smile while speaking about Cheney's service to the country was noted, suggesting she might be aware of the potential backlash from her supporters.
The irony of the situation was not lost on some Democrats, who criticized Harris for embracing Cheney. They recalled a time when a Democratic candidate would have been ridiculed for making such a statement.
Adding to the irony, Cheney walked out to Taylor Swift's "Change" during the campaign event, a song choice that was seen as humorous considering neither Cheney nor Harris are seen as representing change.
Cheney, in her speech, attacked Trump and expressed her support for Harris, despite their differing political ideologies. She claimed to believe in limited government, low taxes, a strong national defense, the private sector, and family over government, all of which are principles that Harris has been accused of undermining.
The endorsement of Harris by Cheney, a politician who has been rejected by her own party and is disliked by the left, could potentially harm Harris' campaign. It also raises questions about Cheney's political alignment, as her endorsement of Harris contradicts her stated conservative beliefs.
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