Mon Sep 23 18:20:21 UTC 2024: ## Former Maine GOP Chairs Endorse Kamala Harris for President, Criticize Trump and Republican Party

**Bangor, Maine** – In a surprising move, three former chairs of the Maine Republican Party have publicly endorsed Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president over Republican nominee Donald Trump. In an opinion piece published by the Bangor Daily News, Robert A.G. Monks, Ken Cole, and Ted O’Meara praised Harris’s character and policy stances, while sharply criticizing Trump’s rhetoric and leadership.

The former party leaders described Harris as possessing “positive characteristics” and a commitment to becoming a president for all Americans, contrasting her with Trump, who they accused of being divisive and lacking the best interests of the nation at heart.

They specifically criticized Trump’s trade and tax policies, arguing that they would harm Maine workers, as well as his stance on the war in Ukraine. The former chairs also expressed concern about Trump’s leadership, believing that another presidency under him would lead to a more dangerous world.

The trio further criticized the current state of the Republican Party, claiming it has become “unrecognizable” under Trump’s influence, and that many leaders have fallen into a “cult of Trump.” They lamented the loss of “big-tent” Republican values that were once a hallmark of the party.

This endorsement marks a significant development in the 2024 presidential race, as it comes from prominent figures within the Republican Party. It follows a growing trend of high-profile Republicans expressing their support for Harris, including former Vice President Dick Cheney and a number of former national security officials.

The Harris campaign is actively trying to capitalize on this opposition within the GOP ranks, hoping to attract more Republican voters and build momentum for their candidate.

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