Liz Cheney: With just two weeks left until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is making a significant push in critical battleground states, teaming up with former Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney for a series of moderated conversations. These events are set to take place on Monday, October 21, 2024, in suburban areas of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin—the heart of the so-called “blue wall.”
Harris and Cheney are appearing together in Chester County, Pennsylvania; Oakland County, Michigan; and Waukesha County, Wisconsin—key suburban regions where swing voters will play a crucial role in the election outcome. These areas are pivotal for both campaigns as polls show a tight race between Harris and former President Donald Trump. According to a recent Washington Post-Schar School poll, Harris holds a narrow 49% to 48% lead over Trump among likely voters in battleground states, underscoring the high stakes.
The discussions, moderated by Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell and conservative commentator Charlie Sykes, aim to appeal to moderate Republicans and independents who may still be undecided. Cheney, a staunch critic of Trump, has actively campaigned for Harris since endorsing her in September. Her endorsement shocked many due to her Republican background but emphasized her deep opposition to Trump’s influence within the GOP.
Cheney’s endorsement of Harris comes after her pivotal role in investigating the January 6th Capitol insurrection, which led to her voting to impeach Trump. Since then, Cheney has been vocal about the dangers she believes Trump poses to democracy, calling him “petty, vindictive, and cruel” during an event in Wisconsin earlier this month.
Political strategists see Cheney’s involvement as a potential game-changer in swing states. Joe Zepecki, a Democratic strategist based in Wisconsin, noted that these events might persuade moderate Republicans to vote for Harris, particularly those who remain skeptical of Trump but are unsure about crossing party lines. “These voters might need one last reminder, one last push,” Zepecki said.
As Election Day draws near, Harris is doubling down on her efforts to secure critical suburban votes, and with Cheney by her side, she hopes to solidify her lead in key battlegrounds. Trump, on the other hand, is campaigning heavily in North Carolina, another battleground state, in an effort to rally his base.
The Harris-Cheney alliance represents a unique collaboration across party lines, reflecting the high stakes of the 2024 election. Both women are united in their commitment to defeat Trump and protect democratic values, making this partnership a powerful symbol in one of the closest presidential races in recent memory.
With in-person voting beginning this week in Wisconsin, all eyes are on these crucial swing states as the nation braces for a final push toward the finish line.
