Barbara Pierce Bush, the progeny of former President George W. Bush and granddaughter of former President George H.W. Bush, has publicly thrown her support behind Harris in the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania.
According to Newsweek, Barbara Bush spent the weekend campaigning for Harris, expressing her optimism for the future under Harris's leadership. "It was inspiring to join friends and meet voters with the Harris-Walz campaign in Pennsylvania this weekend," the 42-year-old mother shared on Tuesday. "I'm hopeful they'll move our country forward and protect women's rights."
October 30, 2024
This endorsement comes despite the fact that her parents, George and Laura Bush, have chosen to remain neutral in the 2024 election. In 2016, they reportedly opted for "None of the Above for President." Interestingly, George H.W. Bush confirmed he voted for Democrat Hillary Clinton in the same year.
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Barbara Bush, a non-profit leader and mother of two, has been known for her independent political stance since 2010. She has often stated that she does not identify with either political party. However, she has been vocal about her views on abortion, mirroring the outspoken stance of her mother, former first lady Laura Bush.
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In 2017, Barbara Bush publicly supported Planned Parenthood, describing the organization as "a one-stop-shop for everything that has to do with women's health and all social problems that don't have to do with women's health." This endorsement comes at a time when abortion rights have become a significant voting issue. Following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, Democrats have campaigned on the promise of protecting these rights, while Republicans are portrayed as advocating for a federal ban on the procedure.
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Barbara Bush is not the only figure from her father's political circle to back Harris. Dick Cheney, who served as George W. Bush's vice president for eight years, also expressed his support for Harris last month, joining over 200 former Bush staffers who endorsed Harris' bid. His daughter, former Representative Liz Cheney, also endorsed Harris and campaigned with the Democratic nominee.
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Susan Ford Bales, the daughter of former President Gerald Ford, also endorsed the Democratic ticket last week. Despite acknowledging potential policy disagreements, she praised Harris's integrity and commitment to principles that guided her father. "Vice President Harris and I likely disagree on some policy matters, but her integrity and commitment to those same principles that guided Dad have led me to conclude that Kamala Harris should be elected 47th President of the United States."
This unexpected endorsement from a member of a staunchly Republican family underscores the shifting political landscape. It remains to be seen how this will influence the election and the future of the Republican party.