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UpInArms

(51,284 posts)
Thu Sep 3, 2020, 05:05 PM Sep 2020

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

Forty-four years ago, I celebrated my 18th birthday at the 1976 Republican National Convention as part of Gerald Ford’s national youth group. At that convention, I had the honor to watch two great leaders in action — Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. I have remained a lifelong Republican and proudly announced Michigan’s support for Mitt Romney in 2012 from the front row of the Republican convention in Tampa.

I will continue to support and stand up for Republican policies and values, and support Republican candidates, but I will not support Donald Trump for reelection.

Trump has not unified the nation

When elected to office, you do not represent only your supporters, you represent all of your constituents. That is your job. I was at the nation’s Capitol when Trump gave his inaugural address. I had hoped this first speech as president would be a message to unify a divided nation. Instead, I heard a speech directed at how he would help the people who supported him. And sadly, that is how President Trump continues to govern.

Furthermore, President Trump’s answer to people who oppose or disagree with them is to be verbally abusive. In other words, he is a bully.

... more at

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/09/03/rick-snyder-why-im-voting-joe-biden-even-republican-column/5696508002/

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Former Michigan governor Rick Snyder: I am a Republican vote for Biden (Original Post) UpInArms Sep 2020 OP
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I don't much care what Rick Snyder has to say gratuitous Sep 2020 #2

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
2. I don't much care what Rick Snyder has to say
Thu Sep 3, 2020, 05:28 PM
Sep 2020

But for those who do care, perhaps this will speak to them.

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