Cheney hints broadly that she’s planning an independent campaign for president
“In coming weeks, Liz will be launching an organization to educate the American people about the ongoing threat to our Republic, and to mobilize a unified effort to oppose any Donald Trump campaign for president,” Cheney spokesperson JEREMY ADLER tells Playbook exclusively.
The new group, which will serve as Cheney’s primary political vehicle as she considers whether to run for president in 2024, does not have an official name yet. An informed guess: The Great Task, which was the name of Cheney’s final ad of the campaign. The phrase is from the last sentence of the Gettysburg Address, and Cheney also referenced it in her concession speech from Jackson, Wyo., last night
I would be thrilled if she entered the race and shaved a few points off of Trump’s vote totals. There are probably a few Republicans out there who would otherwise vote for Trump even if they had to hold their nose to do it. Some of them just can’t let themselves vote for a Democrats.
However, I’m very concerned that she would also shave points off of the Democratic ticket from moderate GOPers who would otherwise vote for them. Even worse there may be some Democrats who vote for her because of her courage in facing down Trump, denying Biden or another Democrat the win. Don’t think it won’t happen. Republicans do not have a monopoly on stupid.
So, I’m divided on this. In the end it may not make any difference at all. But it’s risky.