Former Michigan governor Rick Snyder: I am a Republican vote for Biden

[Soph0571]

I had the opportunity to interact with Mr. Biden when he served as vice president. My interactions were always constructive and respectful. He has shown the desire to heal a deeply divided nation; has demonstrated strong moral character and empathy; and he seems willing to listen to people who have different perspectives from his own.

For years, I mentioned in most of my speeches the need to bring back civility to our nation. We will not continue to be the greatest nation in the world if we can’t get along among ourselves. We have only become more divided over the past four years. We need a leader who believes in civility and bringing Americans closer together.

While I am endorsing Joe Biden for president, I am still a Republican who also will be publicly supporting Republican candidates at the local, state and federal level.

[link:https://eu.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/09/03/rick-snyder-why-im-voting-joe-biden-even-republican-column/5696508002/|]

One more republican lending their vote for one election only... this momentum continues to grow and long it may continue...

[luv2fly]

1. I don't think I believe any of them

It's popular now for some Republicans to say they're going to vote for Biden. Once they get inside that booth, I'm highly suspect. Very very few of them have any integrity.

[mobeau69]

2. That would make no sense at all. nt

[still_one]

7. I agree

[luv2fly]

17. The last paragraph attributed to him says it all

He's going to continue to support Republicans, and these people he's going to support by and large approve of their glorious Orange Anus.

I'm increasingly suspect of these high-profile folks who say they will support Biden because Trump is evil as I think it works for them no matter who wins. If Biden wins they were on the side of righteousness (real or imagined), if Trump wins they may take a momentary hit amongst the MAGAts but they know they will ultimately continue to benefit from their Republican affiliation.

[JI7]

24. This is just looking to be upset for no reason.

[BannonsLiver]

36. +1

Everyone thinks they have some special insight.

[JI7]

5. That doesn't make any sense

[Act_of_Reparation]

12. Trump is extremely popular with rank and file Republicans.

If Snyder is endorsing Biden out of cynicism, he's doing cynicism wrong.

[Takket]

13. You realize him endorsing Biden is far more harmful to drumpf

Than actually voting for Biden, right?

Even if he only convinces two rethugs to switch to Biden that is still a net loss of one vote to drumpf.

[DownriverDem]

29. Snyder

has his problems with the Flint water disaster, and is all for business. However he is more moderate in other areas. I believe him.

[Act_of_Reparation]

3. This is the same former Michigan governor Rick Snyder who poisoned an entire city.

Let's not forget that.

[Tom Rinaldo]

6. No, it should not be forgotten. That act stands for all time. Now we all face another crisis

Trump can not remain in power or there will be many more environmental disasters, among many other horrors. Snyder is rightfully damaged goods, but he is still a high recognition Republican in a key battleground state.I don't know how many Republicans in Michigan will be influenced by Snyder endorsing Biden, but it will be more than zero. This is a welcome development.

[Act_of_Reparation]

9. I understand the electoral stakes.

I'm simply of the opinion that any discussion of Rick Snyder should at least mention Flint. Our memories are short, and Flint is still suffering.

[Tom Rinaldo]

10. Fully agree n/t

[mountain grammy]

45. Agree!

[Siwsan]

4. trump* is so vile, even a serial poisoner won't support him.

Go figure.

[Soph0571]

35. Right?

This is good news. A nasty fucker like Synder is going to vote for him??? LOL, other than the tea party and Qanon crowd - who are pretty much the same people is?

[mountain grammy]

46. Exactly!

[JI7]

8. Hopefully this is a sign of where things are in Michigan when it comes to Trump

[llmart]

40. I'm pretty sure it is.

Of course we have our share of looney tunes, armed to the teeth, uneducated tea baggers but for the most part the majority of us are not like them. Those people are just the loudest and most obnoxious and get all the press.

It's going to be a bigger blue wave than the 2018 election in Michigan!

[catbyte]

16. From one Michigander to another, welcome to DU!

[catbyte]

20. I'm in Lansing and Biden signs far outnumber trump signs, but I do live within a mile of MSU.

It's different than 2016, though. I see almost no trump/pence yard signs, bumper stickers, etc this year which is the complete opposite of 2016. I don't think he's gonna be able to steal our state this time. I've been a member of DU since 2002. You'll like it. Glad to have you here!

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

23. Welcome DarthPariah...

From another Sunrise Side Michigan vet over in Hale, little west of Tawas City.
Not as many trump signs around as last time...Biden signs keep getting stolen.
This is a great place to get your nerves calmed...we will be alright.

[Buckeyeblue]

30. I'm in the red southwest portion of MI.

Poor people and farmers. They frustrate me to no end.

[jayfish]

28. Crazy, Huh?

He can fuck right off after the election is over though.

[Johnny2X2X]

14. Snyder was popular with moderates

I can never forgive him for Flint, and he was a wolf in sheep's clothing as a governor, but his vote means something. It gives moderate Republicans yet another pause from a person they respect. This will flip some votes to Biden, maybe not a lot, but maybe enough in MI.

[FakeNoose]

25. Yes Biden will win Michigan and Pennsylvania (I believe)

... because there are a lot of "moderate" Repukes who can no longer take Chump's shit anymore. They were getting increasingly uneasy, but the Covid mismanagement and the hateful racism of 2020 is just too much.

I don't see these people leaving the party though, unless the GOP just disintegrates and that's certainly a possibility. These "moderate" Repukes are still basically stupid, greedy people who fell for Chump, and they'll fall for the next snake-oil salesman too. They haven't seen the light.

These guys like Rick Snyder are going to help us elect Biden, and we should accept that help. That is all.

[Johnny2X2X]

26. It all leads to W

You have to think there are people in Bush's ear right now telling him the stakes. I think it will be tough for him to do, but it's possible W endorses Biden.

[onetexan]

34. i believe it re: moderate Repubs. Was just in deep red AR over the w/e and i didn't see 1 trump sign

at least where i was in the rural area 1 hour north of Little Rock. In 2016 there were lots of them.

[catbyte]

15. That's all well and good, but this Michigander says, "Fuck you." He wrecked our state.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'll channel Winston Churchill in 1941 when he embraced Stalin, but I truly despise that man. He belongs in jail for Flint alone. And then there's his midnight signing of the Right to Fire legislation he said he "had no interest in" while campaigning. Then there was the "Emergency Manager" bill that negated elections in that coincidentally were cities whose elected officials were majority Black. I could go on and on but I won't. I think you catch my drift.

[edhopper]

18. Hey Rick,

Maybe you shouldn't have rigged the last election for Trump in the first place.

[catbyte]

21. ...

Snyder, Johnson, & Scheutte were all in cahoots to steal the state. Arrgh!

[GulfCoast66]

27. I know 3 republicans who are voting for Biden.

One wrote in Kasich in 16 the other 2 were trump voters.

But they have not become democrats. And will vote R on the rest of the ticket.

[jorgevlorgan]

32. Hopefully there are enough of those for a landslide.

There will be a lot of split tickets, and it's sad because a lot of the republicans they vote for are his enablers.

[llmart]

42. +1

Let's hope there aren't enough of them to vote James for Senator. We need to take back the Senate, not lose a seat.

[jorgevlorgan]

31. That's a pretty big deal, actually.

He is horrible, but hopefully he can lead the republican leaning independents to a clear victory in Michigan.

[Kaleva]

38. Despite the naysayers here, it is a big deal in my opinion.

[jorgevlorgan]

41. Hoping to see a lot more Republicans

Join the fold. Anybody with a sliver of a conscience should be endorsing Biden. The next ones I really want to see are GW and Romney. Those two could realistically push Texas and Utah in our column.

[Cha]

33. Wow.

[BannonsLiver]

37. I'll take it.

[VA_Jill]

39. Well

When what my late ex would call a jerk-face baboon like R. Ick Snyder comes out for Biden, who have they got left? Maybe R. Ick Perry will be next...didn't the Naranja Nincompoop fire him?

[Cosmo Blues]

43. The Putin of Michigan

I usually bite my tongue at these Republicans who object to Trump's "style" only, but agree with his policies. But this guy poisoned a poor community of majority black people in Flint Michigan, and hasn't paid the price, he should have been writing this from prison

[Celerity]

47. Rick Snyder charged with wilful neglect of duty related to Flint water crisis

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/13/us/michigan-former-governor-snyder-flint-water-charges/index.html

[Cosmo Blues]

48. I heard

That yesterday, it's about time, the evidence has been there since go

[marble falls]

44. If a jackass like Snyder wants to vote for Joe Biden, I'm not talking him out of it.