Biden Campaign Hires Former GOP Staffer
The Facts
Pres. Joe Biden's reelection campaign Thursday announced it has hired Austin Weatherford, who was chief of staff to former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger, as National Republican Engagement Director in order to reach out to non-Democrats who are undecided about supporting former Pres. Donald Trump.
Kinzinger, from Illinois, is prominently known for his anti-Trump stances and for serving on the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the US Capitol.
The Spin
With Trump showing little interest in reaching out to independents and Haley voters, the Biden campaign is smart to target those people to give it a bigger shot at pulling out this close election. There are people of every political persuasion who see Trump as an existential threat to the country, and that alone should bring them together to support Biden's reelection efforts.
A shared hatred of Trump is no reason for Republicans to be traitors to their cause and vote for a Democratic president who offers nothing in terms of conservative policies. Haley has explained how inept Biden is in terms of foreign policy, and he's conceded nothing to Republicans related to the economy or immigration. Republicans who want to win and see their worldview represented will be wise to stick with Trump.