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Barbara Pierce Bush Supports Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania
Barbara Pierce Bush, the 42-year-old daughter of former President George W. Bush, actively participated in the Harris campaign last weekend in Pennsylvania, engaging with voters and promoting the potential Democratic presidential candidate.
A Surprising Endorsement
This endorsement from Barbara comes despite her parents’ previous decision not to support any candidates during this election cycle. In 2016, they opted for “None Of The Above” on their ballots rather than choosing between candidates. Notably, a considerable number of former staff members from both George W. and George H.W. Bush’s administrations have rallied behind Harris this election season, including a notable ex-Cabinet member.
Inspiring Campaign Experience
“It was uplifting to connect with friends and meet voters as part of the Harris-Walz campaign in Pennsylvania,” Barbara shared with People magazine. “I am optimistic that they will advance our nation and safeguard women’s rights.” A widely circulated photo shows her wearing a “Kamala” hat while standing on a front porch alongside fellow campaigners.
Support from Former GOP Officials
A Shift in Political Identity
Back in 2010, Barbara expressed that she did not align herself with either kamala-harris-wins-democratic-presidential-nomination/” title=”History in the Making: Vice President Kamala Harris Secures Democratic Presidential Nomination!”>major political party; however, she has previously championed issues aligned with many Democratic values such as reproductive rights and marriage equality. Her mother Laura also distanced herself from traditional Republican views when she publicly supported abortion rights and same-sex marriage around the same time.
Proud Advocacy for Women’s Health
“I stand proudly with Planned Parenthood because every woman deserves to lead a dignified life filled with health—it’s an essential investment,” Barbara stated during an event reported by The Texas Tribune.
A Commitment to Global Health Initiatives
In 2009, Barbara co-founded Global Health Corps—a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing healthcare systems through its network of skilled young leaders and health professionals worldwide. Currently, she is also a mother of two children named Cora and Edward.
Bipartisan Support for Kamala Harris
The endorsement by Barbara follows other notable Republican figures who have shown support for Harris including former Vice President Dick Cheney; Liz Cheney (former Wyoming congresswoman); Susan Ford Bales (daughter of Gerald Ford); Adam Kinzinger (ex-Illinois Representative), along with several past Trump administration officials.
“Thank you to Barbara Bush for advocating truthfulness, decency, and liberty,” remarked Dick Cheney upon hearing about her endorsement.
The Growing Coalition Behind Harris’ Campaign
The Harris campaign has consistently highlighted its backing from Republicans—including running ads featuring former Trump officials who are urging voters against supporting their previous boss due to his unsuitability for office.
This month saw Vice President Kamala Harris rallying alongside prominent Republicans within Pennsylvania—a crucial swing state—where attendees included Kinzinger along with various former representatives such as Jim Greenwood (R-Pennsylvania) and Chris Shays (R-Connecticut).
“The Vice President is uniting voters across different political backgrounds by focusing on themes like freedom and opportunity,” stated Austin Weatherford—the national director for Republican engagement within the Harris campaign—in anticipation of the rally held on October 16th.
“Our Republicans for Harris initiative aims at delivering this inspiring message directly to anti-Trump Republicans as well as moderates.”
“President Trump is cultivating one of history’s most diverse political movements because his message resonates across all demographics,” commented Karoline Leavitt—the national press secretary for Trump’s campaign—when asked about this development.
“A vote cast for Kamala Harris equates to endorsing higher taxes among other economic challenges.”
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