Republican get together member Jeff Flake, on Sunday, formally endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris within the upcoming 2024 US Presidential elections. The previous GOP senator posted on X, saying, “I’ll be supporting Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President.”
Flake has beforehand endorsed Joe Biden for president in 2020 whereas additionally serving because the US Ambassador to Turkey below Biden’s administration earlier than stepping down earlier this month, based on NBC Information.
In his assertion, Flake expressed his perception in America’s potential, saying, “I imagine that America is a good nation. I imagine that our greatest days lie forward. I wish to help a candidate for President who believes the identical.”
Flake claimed that whereas he acknowledges differing opinions on varied points, he advocates for a political course of that fosters debate and persuasion somewhat than division. “I wish to help a candidate who understands that political opponents are our fellow residents—the ‘loyal opposition’ as our events as soon as knew one another, not the enemy,” he mentioned.
Having spent the previous three years abroad as a US Ambassador, Flake emphasised the necessity for a candidate who understands the excellence between adversaries and allies, claiming that actual enemies lie overseas.
“I imagine in our Constitutional system and within the rule of regulation, and I wish to help a candidate who respects the desire of the voters and would by no means try to make use of the powers of the Presidency to overturn an election after having been turned out by the voters,” Flake mentioned.
He additionally underscored his need for unity and mentioned, “Lastly, I wish to help a Presidential candidate who seeks to unite our nation somewhat than one who divides us; one who represents the beliefs of a brand new technology of management primarily based not on grievances of the previous, however hope for the long run.”
“I do know them. I do know first-hand of their wonderful character and love of nation,” mentioned Flake. “I’ve served with Kamala within the US Senate and with Tim within the Home of Representatives”, he added.
Flake inspired fellow Republicans to share related sentiments, saying, “In spite of everything, in occasions like these, there may be nothing extra conservative than placing nation over get together.”
In an interview with the Hill, Flake mentioned that many conservative Republicans “simply can’t help a candidate like” former President Trump.
Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to face off in opposition to Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump within the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for November 5.
