Former Republican lawmakers are feeling ignored by the Biden campaign, despite publicly supporting him in the 2020 election. A recent email sent to dozens of G.O.P. retirees urged them to join “Republicans for Biden,” sparking frustration among those who feel left out of the campaign’s efforts. Some Republicans, like former Representative Chris Shays, are hesitant to support Biden again due to his perceived shift to the left.
The lack of outreach from the Biden campaign has left many anti-Trump Republicans feeling disillusioned. Former lawmakers like Adam Kinzinger and Susan Molinari, who endorsed Biden in 2020, have heard little from the campaign since then. They worry that without support from moderate Republicans, Biden may struggle to secure their votes in the upcoming election.
Despite these concerns, the Biden campaign insists that they are actively reaching out to Republican voters and officials behind the scenes. They have plans to target Nikki Haley supporters with an outreach program and have already convened a meeting for her supporters. Former Trump administration aide Olivia Troye has been working with the campaign and believes there will be more outreach as the election year progresses.
Former Representatives Jim Greenwood and Claudine Schneider took it upon themselves to rally their fellow Republicans to support Biden. They emphasized the importance of supporting Biden to protect democracy and the future of the nation. However, not all Republicans are on board, with some expressing anger and disappointment towards Biden’s policies.
As the 2024 election approaches, the landscape of Republican support for Biden may change. Some former supporters, like former Gov. Rick Snyder, are undecided on whether to endorse Biden again. Others, like former Representative Bob Inglis, are still holding out hope for a different candidate to emerge. Despite the uncertainty, Republicans like Greenwood remain steadfast in their belief that supporting Biden is crucial to prevent a worse alternative.
