While the endorsements provide a symbolic impetus for Biden as he seeks to win over persuasive voters, Trump is still overwhelmingly popular among Republicans, a point made by Trump spokesman Tim Murtaugh, who dismissed the allegations. .
“Joe Biden has been a failure in the Washington Swamp for half a century, so no one should be surprised when Swamp creatures come together to protect one of their own,” Murtaugh said. “President Trump has unwavering support – more than 95 percent – among true Republican voters and is also making strong inroads into Biden’s core Democratic constituencies, such as Black Americans, Latinos, and union members. President Trump’s record of success for all Americans will bring him victory. in November. “
Together with Flake and Dent have the former sense. Gordon Humphrey of New Hampshire and John Warner of Virginia added their support, as did the following former members of Congress:
- Texas Rep. Steve Bartlett
- Pennsylvania Rep. Bill Clinger
- Miss Coleman, Missouri
- Oklahoma Rep. Mickey Edwards
- Maryland Rep. Wayne Gilchrest
- Pennsylvania Rep. Jim Greenwood
- South Carolina Rep. Bob Inglis
- California Reporter Steve Kuykendall
- Iowa Rep. Jim Leach
- Susan Molinari, New York Rep
- Maryland Rep. Connie Morella
- Mississippi rep. Mike Parker
- Rhode Island Rep. Claudine Schneider
- Connecticut Rep. Christopher Shays
- Virginia Rep. Bill Whitehurst
- Dick Zimmer of New Jersey
“There are many former Republican members of Congress who are not happy with the direction of the party,” he said when asked what was behind the coalition. “We understand that political parties are not static, they are dynamic. But if they change, they need to change for the better. And I find it honest to say that they are concerned about this party becoming so Trumpian, honestly, driven by the power of one man. I think there is a lot of concern about nativism, protectionism, isolationism. These are very much about attributes. “
This story has been updated.
CNN’s Dan Merica contributed to this report.
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