Republican Rep. Liz Cheney is expected to endorse and campaign for Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, the first time that the critic of former President Donald Trump who lost her GOP primary has crossed party lines to formally support a Democrat.
According to Slotkin’s staff, Cheney of Wyoming intended to endorse the two-term House representative from Holly, Michigan, on Thursday morning before joining her there for a public ceremony the following Tuesday.
Because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the announcement, the Slotkin aides agreed to speak on the condition of anonymity.
In the 7th Congressional District of Michigan, Slotkin is facing up against Republican state senator Tom Barrett. Both sides view their contest as a toss-up, and the Republicans are focusing heavily on it in their effort to take control of the House on November 8.
Slotkin and Cheney both sit on the House Armed Services Committee, but they have a longer history with the federal government. Before entering politics, Cheney and Slotkin both held positions in the State Department. Slotkin also held positions at the CIA and the Defense Department.
Both have been vocal critics of House Republicans who have sought to downplay the siege of the U. S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Cheney serves as the House’s vice-chair.
Trump recently received a subpoena to appear before the Senate’s 6 committee.
In a statement released to The Associated Press by Slotkin’s campaign, Cheney said, “I have come to know Elissa as a decent and honourable public worker.” “While Elissa and I have our policy disagreements, at a time when our nation is facing threats at home and abroad, we need serious, responsible, substantive members like Elissa in Congress.
Slotkin, for her part, was a vociferous and early supporter of the establishment of the select committee.
Cheney lost her bid for reelection to the at-large House seat for Wyoming due to her involvement in the investigation into the violent break-in at the Capitol and her harsh criticism of Trump, a fellow Republican whom she called “obviously unfit for future service.” She declared she was thinking about running for president in 2024 after losing the primary election in August, when Trump is also anticipated to run.
A recent Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll indicated that only 9% of U.S. people believe democracy is operating “very” well or “very well,” while 52% believe it is not. It is unknown how the Jan. 6 attack will be reflected in the midterm elections.
The AP-NORC poll also revealed that 58% of Republicans continue to disagree with the legitimacy of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential victory. It’s a little decline from the 66% in July 2021.
Numerous challenges disputing the outcome were dismissed by courts, including some who were selected by Trump, while thorough assessments in crucial states upheld Biden’s victory. William Barr, Trump’s own attorney general, referred to the allegations as false.
Rep. Cheney’s voice has been crucial at a time when the very foundation of our democracy is being questioned, Slotkin said in a statement made available to the AP. “Rep.
Even while we undoubtedly don’t agree on everything, Cheney has demonstrated outstanding leadership over the past two years, and I am forward to welcome her to Michigan’s 7th district next week.
According to AdImpact, a nonpartisan political media tracking firm, as of two weeks ago, Michigan’s 7th District was the most costly House campaign in the nation. The two campaigns and outside groups had combined to spend $27 million.
In the district in 2020, Biden won more votes than Trump by a narrow margin.
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In a first, Republican Cheney endorsed Democrat Slotkin of Michigan
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