Liz Cheney considers third-party presidential bid
Republican Former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney Considers Third-Party White House Bid in 2024
Outspoken critic of former president Donald Trump and co-chair of the congressional probe of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, Liz Cheney, is contemplating a third-party run for the White House in 2024.
In a series of media interviews, Cheney revealed her potential plans to run for president next year either as a third-party conservative candidate or as part of a bipartisan ticket that includes both a Republican and a Democrat. She emphasized the threat Trump poses to democracy and the United States.
“We face threats that could be existential to the United States, and we need a candidate who is going to be able to deal with and address and confront all of those challenges,” Cheney told the Washington Post.
Cheney intends to make her decision in the coming months. Despite losing her reelection bid in 2020 due to pro-Trump sentiment within her party, the 57-year-old politician, who served as the top Republican on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, remains focused on the former president. She echoes President Biden’s concerns that another Trump presidency would endanger American democratic institutions.
“I happen to think democracy is at risk at home, obviously, as a result of Donald Trump’s continued grip on the Republican Party, and I think democracy is at risk internationally as well,” she expressed to the Post.
Cheney reiterated these sentiments in interviews with USA Today and MSNBC, coinciding with the release of her memoir, Oath and Honor: a Memoir and a Warning. Despite her political setbacks, Cheney, the daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney, maintains strong ties within the Republican Party and has amassed a substantial network of donors.
While Trump remains the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, he faces indictments in multiple state and federal criminal cases, including one in Washington related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump denies any wrongdoing and has vowed retaliation against those he perceives as having wronged him if reelected. Representatives for his campaign did not respond to requests for comment.
Reporting by Susan Heavey; editing by Doina Chiacu and Jonathan Oatis
What concerns does Cheney share with like-minded Republicans and potentially even Democrats about the future of the Republican Party and the country as a whole?
Udes like-minded Republicans and potentially even Democrats who share her concerns about the future of the Republican Party and the country as a whole.
Cheney, who represents Wyoming’s at-large congressional district, has been a vocal critic of both the Trump administration and the Republican Party’s response to his divisive and controversial presidency. Her decision to support the impeachment of Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol further put her at odds with many within her own party.
Her potential bid for the White House comes at a time when the Republican Party is at a crossroads, grappling with its identity and future direction. Many Republicans remain staunch supporters of Trump and his policies, while others, like Cheney, believe that the party needs to move away from the former president’s influence and embrace a more traditional conservative approach.
Cheney’s consideration of a third-party bid speaks to her dissatisfaction with the current state of the Republican Party. She has expressed concerns about the party’s embrace of conspiracy theories and misinformation, as well as its failure to address pressing issues such as climate change and fiscal responsibility. She believes that a third-party candidacy could provide an alternative for voters who feel disillusioned with both the Republican and Democratic parties.
However, launching a successful third-party bid for the White House is no easy feat. The American political system is largely dominated by the two major parties, and third-party candidates face significant challenges in terms of fundraising, media coverage, and ballot access. History has shown that third-party candidates have rarely been able to garner enough support to win the presidency.
Furthermore, Cheney’s potential bid could further fracture an already divided Republican Party. The party’s base remains largely loyal to Trump, and Cheney’s criticism of him has made her a target for conservative backlash. While there may be a segment of the population that aligns with Cheney’s conservative principles and views her as a principled defender of democracy, it remains to be seen whether she can build a broad enough coalition to compete on a national scale.
A potential bipartisan ticket, on the other hand, could offer Cheney a more viable path to the White House. By partnering with like-minded Republicans and even Democrats who share her concerns about the state of democracy and the future of the country, she could tap into a broader coalition of voters who are seeking a more pragmatic and inclusive approach to governance.
Regardless of the path she chooses, Cheney’s potential candidacy for the White House is sure to generate significant attention and controversy. Her vocal criticism of Trump and her unwavering commitment to conservative principles have made her a prominent figure within the Republican Party and a symbol of the ongoing battle for the soul of the party.
As Cheney weighs her options and considers the potential impact of her decision, one thing is certain: her potential run for president will continue to keep her in the national spotlight and shape the future of the Republican Party. Whether she ultimately decides to run as a third-party candidate or part of a bipartisan ticket, her bid will be closely watched and debated as she seeks to redefine the future of conservative politics in America.
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