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In a strategic move to attract disillusioned Republicans while competing against former President Trump for the presidency, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Ripon, Wisconsin, a town that proudly claims to be the birthplace of the Republican Party.
The Significance of Ripon
A senior official from Harris’s campaign has confirmed that on Thursday, she will join forces with former Republican Representative Liz Cheney, who has emerged as a prominent anti-Trump figure within her party.
This campaign event will take place in Ripon, where a historic one-room schoolhouse was recognized as a national landmark due to its pivotal role in meetings held in 1854 that ultimately led to the establishment of the GOP.
Appealing to Discontented Republicans
Harris aims to emphasize the historical importance of this location and moment as she seeks support from Republican voters who are dissatisfied with Trump’s nomination for president. She intends to reaffirm her commitment to being a leader for all Americans.
Cheney’s Support and Courageous Stance
The vice president is also expected to commend Cheney for prioritizing her country over party loyalty. In early September at an event at Duke University in North Carolina—a key swing state—Cheney publicly declared her intention to vote for Harris in the upcoming election.
A Conservative’s Choice Against Trump
“As someone who values conservatism and upholds constitutional principles, I have reflected deeply on this decision,” Cheney stated. “Given the threat posed by Donald Trump, I cannot support him; instead, I will cast my vote for Kamala Harris.”
Notably, Cheney’s father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, has also endorsed Harris.
The Fallout from Impeachment Votes
Once seen as an ascending star within House Republican leadership circles, Liz Cheney became one of ten House Republicans who voted for Trump’s impeachment following his incitement of the January 6th Capitol riot—a violent attempt by right-wing extremists and Trump supporters aimed at overturning Biden’s Electoral College victory in 2020.
This bold stance led her into conflict with Trump and his allies resulting in her removal from leadership roles within Congress.
A Commitment Beyond Politics
An advocate for democracy and accountability within government processes, Cheney served on a special committee investigating the Capitol insurrection alongside only one other Republican member appointed by House Democrats. After losing her primary election bid backed by Trump supporters in Wyoming last year, she vowed: “I will do everything possible to ensure that he never occupies the Oval Office again.”
Pledging Loyalty To Constitutional Values
The Harris campaign asserts that during their joint appearance with Cheney, Vice President Harris plans to highlight their shared commitment—even if they differ on certain issues—to uphold constitutional values and maintain lawfulness across America.
A Growing Coalition Against Trumpism
The Cheneys are part of an expanding coalition among notable Republicans supporting Harris’s candidacy. Other anti-Trump figures like former Representative Adam Kinzinger from Illinois and ex-Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan recently spoke at events promoting Democratic ideals during last month’s Democratic National Convention held in Chicago.
Bipartisan Support For Change
Harris enjoys backing from over 200 individuals associated with both Bush administrations or those who worked alongside late Senator John McCain or Senator Mitt Romney—the GOP nominees from 2008 and 2012 respectively—as well as more than 100 former national security officials identifying themselves as Republicans advocating change away from Trump’s influence.
The Birthplace Debate Continues
While Ripon claims its title as GOP birthplace due largely because it established formal political organization through its meetings compared with Exeter—another contender located in New Hampshire where discussions began earlier but lacked official formation—the significance remains high given Wisconsin’s critical role among battleground states influencing electoral outcomes since Biden narrowly won there during his presidential run two years ago.
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