Former Republican Congressman Chris Shays surprised Connecticut delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago by showing his support for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Shays, a longtime critic of Donald Trump, has endorsed Harris in previous elections and continues to do so in 2024.
Despite being a Republican, Shays attended the convention as part of the “Republicans for Harris” campaign, which aims to draw GOP support for the Democratic ticket. Shays criticized Trump as “dangerous” and “lazy,” emphasizing his excitement to support Harris in the upcoming election.
Shays, who lost his seat in Congress in 2008, highlighted immigration as a major issue in the campaign and called for a bipartisan approach to addressing the issue. He also expressed his belief in Harris as a candidate who can inspire the nation and bring positive change.
While attending various events and delegation breakfasts at the convention, Shays plans to engage with the media and share his reasons for supporting Harris. His presence at the convention as a former Republican congressman shows the division within the GOP and the shifting alliances ahead of the November election.
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