Liz Cheney has shown remarkable courage in the face of fierce opposition. After condemning Donald Trump’s actions during the January 6th insurrection and voting to impeach him, she lost her seat in Congress. Rather than retreating, she has continued to speak out, warning the nation about the dangers of authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic norms. Her willingness to risk her career to protect our Constitution is something we should all applaud, regardless of political affiliation.
Cheney’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 election demonstrates her dedication to country over party. Joining her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, who has also endorsed Harris, this move highlights the importance of protecting democratic values above all. Their stance reflects a growing understanding among principled Republicans that the future of the nation is at stake in this election.
In an unprecedented show of unity, Republicans like Cheney have crossed party lines to stand up for the Constitution and oppose Donald Trump’s dangerous influence on American democracy. Former Vice President Dick Cheney made it clear that voters have a duty to put country above partisanship in order to defend the Constitution. The choice facing America is not about minor policy differences—it is about whether democracy, as we know it, will survive.
Cheney’s actions align with other prominent Republicans who have put the country before party. Former President George W. Bush, the late Senator John McCain, and Utah Senator Mitt Romney have also expressed their dismay with Trump’s influence and support for candidates who uphold democratic principles. They recognize that this election is not just about partisan politics, but about the survival of the democratic norms that have guided America for centuries.
For too long, too many have remained silent or worse, enabled the lies and conspiracies that threaten the fabric of our nation. But Liz Cheney’s actions remind us that integrity still matters, and that there are leaders willing to stand on principle rather than bend to political expediency.
Here is a list of 20 other Republicans who have endorsed the Democratic ticket for the 2024 election:
- George W. Bush – Former President
- Dick Cheney – Former Vice President
- Cindy McCain – Widow of Senator John McCain
- Mitt Romney – U.S. Senator from Utah
- Colin Powell – Former Secretary of State (posthumously honored for his opposition to Trump)
- John Kasich – Former Governor of Ohio
- Bill Weld – Former Governor of Massachusetts
- Christine Todd Whitman – Former Governor of New Jersey
- Michael Steele – Former RNC Chair
- Carly Fiorina – Former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and 2016 Presidential Candidate
- Meg Whitman – Businesswoman and former CEO of eBay
- Jeff Flake – Former U.S. Senator from Arizona
- Charlie Dent – Former U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania
- Mark Sanford – Former Governor of South Carolina
- Tom Ridge – Former Secretary of Homeland Security and Governor of Pennsylvania
- Barbara Bush – Daughter of George W. Bush
- Adam Kinzinger – Former U.S. Representative from Illinois
- David Jolly – Former U.S. Representative from Florida
- Larry Hogan – Former Governor of Maryland
- Arnold Schwarzenegger – Former Governor of California
These Republicans, like Liz Cheney, understand that standing for democracy transcends political affiliation. Their voices, united in defense of the Constitution, serve as a powerful reminder that the future of our nation requires leaders who are willing to act on principle.
Liz, thank you for your bravery, your patriotism, and your unwavering commitment to the ideals upon which this nation was founded. Your actions will be remembered as a testament to the enduring power of principle in an age when it is far too often cast aside.