This series lists prominent Republicans and veterans of previous Republican presidencies actively opposing Trump’s reelection. We show why.
This is episode 49. For earlier episodes, click on Alan Austin, above, and scroll down the page. Easy.
Click on the name for the source of the quote.
313. Gabriella Diaz, Republican from Texas:
“Quite frankly I am sick of Trump and his supporters and their bigotry, hatred and ignorance. I’m sick of their loathing of people who are knowledgeable, intelligent and responsible. Trump has an inflated view of his capabilities and a complete denial of his weaknesses. He has a complete victim mentality and I’ve never seen a grown man whine as much as he does.” [October2020]
314. Cindy McCain, wife of Republican senator and presidential candidate John McCain, deceased August 2018:
“The final blow for me – not only [Trump’s] lack of empathy and compassion, the lack of character, the absolutely unbelievable issue of not working in a bipartisan fashion at all – but the final blow for me was when he called our troops ‘losers’ and ‘suckers’.
“I have three members of my family – two sons and a daughter-in-law – who are serving. At that point I said, I can sit here and yell at the TV or I can get up and do something. And that’s what I did. I decided to openly endorse him [Joe Biden].” [28October, 2020]
315. Ryan Crocker former US ambassador to Middle Eastern countries under Republican presidents Reagan, Bush Snr and Bush Jr:
“I don’t know how this [Trump’s Syria policy] is going to play out over the long run, no one can, just now. But things like this have not worked for us in the past, and I have no confidence they will work for us now. It is not the custom of the United States to abandon allies.” [17 October, 2019]
316. Rear Admiral Kevin M Quinn, naval commander who served under Republican presidents Reagan, Bush Snr and Bush Jr, appointed by Bush Jr to lead Carrier Strike Group Three in the Iraq War:
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317. Major General Susan Y. Desjardins, senior Air Force commander who served under Republican presidents Reagan, Bush Snr and Bush Jr:
Together with:
318. Brigadier General Robert J. Felderman, served in the Army and the Air National Guard under Republican presidents Reagan, Bush Snr and Bush Jr:
“We know Joe Biden has the experience and wisdom necessary to navigate America through a painful time. He has grappled with America’s most difficult foreign policy challenges for decades, learning what works – and what does not – in a dangerous world.
“Joe Biden believes in personal responsibility. Over his long career, he has learned hard lessons and grown as a leader who can take positive action to unite and heal our country. It is unthinkable that he would ever utter the phrase ‘I don’t take responsibility at all’.” [24 September, 2020]
And from the archives:
319. Michael Green, former special assistant to President George W Bush and senior director for Asia, National Security Council:
Together with:
320. Brian Gunderson, former chief of staff, Department of State, under President George W Bush:
“Donald Trump is not the answer to America’s daunting challenges and to this crucial election. We are convinced that in the Oval Office, he would be the most reckless President in American history.” [August 8, 2016]
To be continued ...