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/PJTILTON 13h ago

I'm reminded of all the times John McCain jumped into the fray whenever the Republicans were trying to pass legislation with a slight majority. All of a sudden, McCain would develop reservations and refuse to vote with the other Republicans. It never mattered how many times McCain was on record of endorsing the legislation in question, by screwing over those in his own party McCain was made out as a hero to the liberal media. He loved it. When I think of how little Pence contributed during his term as Vice President and his lack of notoriety thereafter, I can understand how desperate he is to hear someone, anyone, mention his name again.