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The Quiet Shift: Why Some Republicans Are Secretly Supporting Kamala Harris
A quiet undercurrent exists — an unspoken allegiance among certain Republicans who see her as a counterbalance to the growing extremism in their own party.
The Quiet Shift: Why Some Republicans Are Secretly Supporting Kamala Harris
In a political landscape that’s become more polarized with each passing election cycle, it may seem surprising to hear that some Republicans are quietly throwing their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.
While vocal opposition to Harris from conservative ranks is well-documented, a quieter undercurrent exists — an unspoken allegiance among certain Republicans who see her as a counterbalance to the growing extremism in their own party.
This phenomenon is not without precedent.
Throughout American history, there have been moments when members of one political party cross the aisle, whether publicly or in private, to support a figure they feel better represents their values or the nation’s interests. In this case, some moderate Republicans, disillusioned by the trajectory of their party and wary of the increasingly fringe elements…
