Former Republican Leader Endorses Kamala Harris for President
A longtime Republican Oklahoma legislator and Heritage Foundation trustee is making waves this week after he endorsed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for U.S. president.
Who is Mickey Edwards?
Mickey Edwards, whose real name is Marvin H. Edwards, was a Republican U.S. congressman representing Oklahoma’s 5th congressional district from 1977 to 1993. He was a founding trustee of the Heritage Foundation and national chairman of the American Conservative Union and the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Background in Journalism
Before serving in Congress, Edwards was a journalist in Oklahoma. He continued to write pieces in office for publications like The New York Times and the Washington Post.
Endorsement of Kamala Harris
Edwards submitted a piece to The Philadelphia Inquirer, where he expressed his support for Kamala Harris. He emphasized her ability to work across the aisle, unlike Trump who sees members of another party as his personal enemies. Edwards criticized Trump for not reading briefings and for prioritizing personal likes over America’s interests and security.
Why Kamala Harris?
According to Edwards, the United States needs someone who will stand up to bullies, not snuggle up to them. He believes that Kamala Harris is someone Western leaders will acknowledge as a peer — not a boastful, unread, unserious seeker of applause.
Challenges Ahead
Tyrants pose ever-increasing challenges to the United States and its allies. In this moment, we need a serious person with the intelligence to keep the West united in defense of democracy and who, unlike Trump, will put America first.
To read more about Edwards’ endorsement, visit the full article on The Philadelphia Inquirer.
