A group of Arizona Republicans has come together to help Kamala Harris win the state in November. GOP Mesa Mayor John Giles, who recently announced his support for the Vice President, has collaborated with fellow Republicans, including former State Rep. Robin Shaw, who leads Arizona’s branch of “Republicans for Harris.” They hope to persuade Grand Canyon State residents to leave the Donald Trump era behind and back Vice President Harris in November.
Republicans for Harris is a newly formed movement of activists that has won the support of several current and former GOP officials and lawmakers. Among them is former Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, who had pledged to help the Vice President win the crucial battleground state. On Twitter, Duncan wrote that he is “committed to beating Donald Trump,” adding that the only way to do so is to get behind Kamala Harris.
The new group said it will appeal to Republicans who supported Nikki Haley in the primary race, particularly in swing states. Giles and Shaw will lead efforts in Arizona, pledging to put party loyalty aside and support who they believe is the better person. “Character matters,” Mr. Shaw said.
The Harris campaign now boasts significant Republican support and counts on Trump staffers among its ranks. Former Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger has put his weight behind the campaign, saying he never thought he would back a Democrat, but has concluded that the future of American democracy is safer in the Vice President’s hands. He called on Americans to unite “and defeat Donald Trump one last time.” Jim Steiner, who chairs Republicans for Harris in New Hampshire, said he decided to back Kamala Harris because he believes she will be a better friend to American allies worldwide.
In a press release, Republicans for Harris confirmed they would stage events across the country and even join the Vice President at some of her rallies. Analysts say their popularity will likely grow as the weeks pass, with high-profile figures such as former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney and former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake expected to sign up.
Initial events have been organized for Arizona, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
