Staff Reports
Liz Cheney’s recent political endorsements have sparked plenty of eyebrows and smirks among conservative circles. In a move that would make even the most bizarre plot twists blush, the former Wyoming congresswoman endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president and then, just days later, threw her weight behind Democratic candidate Colin Allred in the Texas Senate race. The Cheneys, once a formidable Republican dynasty, now appear to be playing for Team Democrat, much to the chagrin of conservative voters.
At a recent Texas Tribune event, Cheney praised Allred, saying Texas has a “tremendous, serious candidate” in him. Apparently, the only thing serious about this endorsement is how out of touch Cheney has become with her own party. The woman who once succumbed to a staggering defeat in Wyoming’s primary highlights her current position as the poster child of political flip-flopping. After all, who better to endorse a Democrat than someone with a history of alienating Republican voters?
As Liz Cheney Endorses Colin Allred, Cruz Campaign Isn't Fazed
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Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who is seeking re-election, didn’t seem too rattled by Cheney’s latest act of political gymnastics. His campaign spokesperson wittily pointed out that Liz Cheney’s endorsement is about as valuable as a used tire in a junkyard. With the voters of Wyoming famously booting her out of office less than two years ago, there’s little reason to believe the people of Texas will follow her lead when it comes to Allred. Even in a party as desperate as the Democrats, they should probably check their circus clowns before inviting Cheney to perform.
But while Cheney might feel she’s swimming with the political sharks, the reality is that Ted Cruz holds a solid lead over Allred in the polls. A recent survey shows Cruz ahead 44-36 among registered voters, making it clear that the Texas Republican is far from fazed by Cheney’s endorsement. With his chances of re-election sitting comfortably at 79 percent, it seems the voters of Texas are far more in tune with Cruz’s conservative values than Cheney’s recent outrageous attempts at relevance.
This latest chapter in the Cheney saga certainly sets the stage for the larger difficulties facing Democrats in their quest to maintain control of the Senate. As the political stakes rise, it has become evident that any hope Democrats might have had of winning Texas rests on shifting tides that have yet to materialize. The forecast isn’t looking great, and the odds are stacked overwhelmingly against them. Conservatively speaking, it looks like the Cheneys should stick to family reunions instead of trying to make political waves.
