CNN's Van Jones has advised President Biden to quickly contact the Republicans who have opposed former President Trump because a large group is needed to defeat Trump in the November elections.
When asked if a specific group of Republicans who have refused to vote for the former president should have received a call from Biden, Jones criticized the situation, stating it would be 'political malpractice' if they haven't been contacted yet.
Jones emphasized the importance of a broad and inclusive approach, uniting pro-democracy and anti-authoritarian forces. highlighted by Mediaite. Republicans, independent, Green Party, Libertarian, Democrats, and those further to the left than the Democrats all share an interest in preventing an authoritarian leader in the White House.
Jones recommended that Biden should immediately reach out to them, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Several anti-Trump Republicans, including former President George W. Bush, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, former House Speaker Paul Ryan, and Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, among others, have stated they will not be voting for Trump in the upcoming election.
Christie, who ran for the GOP nomination, became one of the most vocal critics of Trump, stating he will not vote for him under any circumstances and has not ruled out voting for Biden in the fall, mentioning he's 'not there yet' in February. under any circumstances and hasn’t ruled out voting for Biden in the fall. Christie said he’s “not there yet,” in February.
After Nikki Haley dropped out of the race, Trump’s last standing competitor, the Biden campaign released an ad attempting to sway her supporters to join him instead of the likely Republican nominee, Trump. His campaign also attempted to tell Haley supporters that Trump doesn’t want their vote.
