Conservative lawyer and ex-husband for former Donald Trump aide Kellyanne Conway (aka, “alternative facts” woman) will headline a fundraiser for President Biden in D.C. on April 24 and has written a verify for $929,600, which is the max you may give to the Biden Victory Fund, Axios solely reported on Wednesday.
The minimal present for the occasion is $500.
Trump has pushed Republicans out of the get together in droves together with his assaults on small d democracy, his lawlessness, and his try to overthrow the 2020 election.
Republican strategists banded collectively to kind the By no means Trumper “Lincoln Project,” as one instance, and Biden Republicans fashioned varied teams, one claiming on Twitter, “Reagan Democrats crossed the aisle and changed history. In 2020, #BidenRepublicans did the same. We’re ready to do it again in 2024.”
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Right here’s the most recent advert from the Lincoln Venture (which additionally demonstrates why it helps to have Republicans making adverts – they perceive the right way to assault an autocrat):
You’re on their lonesome, Donald. Youâre bleeding cash and supporters, dropping voters to candidates not even within the race. All of them know youâre weak, drained, operating out of choices… and nobody desires to assist. pic.twitter.com/miu094FsiU
â The Lincoln Venture (@ProjectLincoln) April 1, 2024
You may also see Republicans from the By no means Trump coalition on TV, making the purpose that we are able to disagree on coverage all day lengthy however we are able to’t disagree on democracy and freedom.
And now, George Conway has put an enormous chunk of change behind the speak. And that is however his first pro-Biden occasion of the 2024 election cycle.
Biden has a big money benefit up to now, however as anybody who was right here in 2016 has discovered the arduous manner, we don’t know which international hostile powers are serving to Trump behind the scenes or what sort of corrupt hat trick he’ll pull subsequent.
Moreover, the rich elites on this nation aren’t going to depart Trump hanging on the market alone, funneling his base’s money into his authorized charges. They’ll step up with the darkish cash that’s so interested in Trump’s dictator leanings.
This election is a warfare for our democracy and each single one who steps up is a patriot regardless of how they present their help: knock on doorways, speak to individuals concerning the stakes and points even when it makes you uncomfortable, ship $25 to your candidate, volunteer as an election employee, or write that massive verify like George has.
To get actually get his consideration, the court needs to revoke his bail.
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