Source: Common Dreams
Peter Bloom
“In recent months, a curious phenomenon has emerged in American politics—the endorsement of Democratic candidates by figures traditionally associated with the Republican far right. Most notably, former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz Cheney made headlines by throwing their support behind Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. This unexpected alliance has been framed by centrist media outlets as a heartening example of cross-party unity in the face of former President Donald Trump’s purported threat to democracy. However, a more critical examination reveals that these endorsements are less a triumph of democratic values and more a damning indictment of the current political status quo. Defenders of this unlikely alliance argue that it represents a necessary ‘popular front’ against the authoritarian threat posed by Trump and his supporters.” (09/14/24)
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/dick-cheney-endorses-harris