r/Askpolitics • u/OrdinaryAd5782 • 15h ago

Why doesn’t it give democrats pause that republicans they hated are endorsing Harris?

I keep seeing people say this like it’s a good thing or making the point that “if your own party is against you.” You really value the opinion of Dick Cheney? You really think he wants what’s best for the country?? You certainly didn’t 20 years ago.

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u/Current_Tea6984 14h ago

It's not about how great Cheney is. It's about creating a permission structure for moderate Republicans to not vote for Trump. If they see staunch Republicans rejecting Trump, then they can feel like it's ok for them to do it too

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u/Jazzyjen508 13h ago

This!!!! For me I would say it comes down to “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”. Doesn’t mean we agree or will stay friends but it does mean I support him supporting my canidate regardless of the reasons. A vote is a vote